Cardinal Conversation: The search for rare earth elements in Appalachia

RADIO IQ | By Fred Echols

Published August 14, 2023 at 4:30 AM EDT

Southwest Virginia is among the places where the federal government hopes to find rare earth elements and other minerals essential for digital technology, national security and the U. S. economy.

Fred Echols spoke with Cardinal News reporter Matt Busse who's covering story.

Cardinal News is an independent, online news outlet covering Southside and Southwest Virginia.