US Coal Miner in Talks With Japanese Firms on Rare Earths Supply

US coal producer Ramaco Resources Inc. says it’s discussing potential supply deals with Japanese companies for rare earths it plans to mine in Wyoming.

The company has held meetings with firms to explore how they might get involved in Ramaco’s Brook Mine in the western state, Chief Executive Officer Randall Atkins said in an interview on Friday in Tokyo. The talks have ranged from offtake agreements to direct investments and technical cooperation, he said.