Scientists drill for rare minerals in northeast Kansas

LAWRENCE (KSNT) - Scientists are searching for potential drilling sites in northeast Kansas which could reveal new sources of rare Earth minerals.

The Kansas Geological Service (KGS) announced in a recent publication that KGS scientists are working to identify new sources of critically important resources in Lyon County. Successfully locating new sources of these special minerals would go towards improving the nation's economic vitality and security.

KGS scientists partnered...