Energy Frontier: The Wyoming Landscape
Energy Frontier highlights the University of Wyoming's School of Energy Resources' role in advancing energy-driven economic development in Wyoming. Content covers energy innovation, Wyoming's energy sector and leadership.
The show is hosted by Dr. Holly Krutka, Executive Director of the School of Energy Resources at the University of Wyoming.
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Energy Frontier: The Wyoming Landscape
Episode 48: Rare Earths, Rare Opportunity: Unlocking Wyoming’s Hidden Potential
In this episode, we talk with Mr. Davin Bagdonas and Dr. Tyler Brown about the growing potential of rare earth elements (REEs) in Wyoming—particularly from unconventional sources like coal byproducts. Davin and Tyler share their expertise on how Wyoming is uniquely positioned to become a leader in domestic REE production, helping to secure critical supply chains for energy and defense technologies. They discuss current research, emerging technologies, and the role of policy in unlocking these resources. Don’t miss this deep dive into an exciting and often overlooked frontier in energy innovation.