Highlights

• Harriet Hageman is Wyoming's representative in the U.S. House.
• Wyoming is becoming a key player in rare earth elements.
• The state has a significant federal land footprint affecting mining.
• Navigating federal regulations is a major challenge for mining operations.
• Local communities face housing and infrastructure challenges due to mining.
• Processing rare earth elements requires significant resources and technology.
• Workforce development in trades is crucial for the mining industry.
• Environmental considerations are paramount in mining operations.
• The One Big Beautiful Bill aims to support energy independence.
• Indigenous communities have opportunities for economic development through mining.

SUMMARY

In this episode of the Rare Earth Exchanges podcast, host Dustin Olsen and co-host Daniel O'Connor engage with Harriet Hageman, Wyoming's lone representative in the U.S. House of Representatives. The conversation covers Hageman's background, the critical role Wyoming plays in the rare earth elements supply chain, the challenges of navigating federal regulations, and the importance of workforce development in the mining industry. Hageman emphasizes the need for energy independence, the environmental considerations in mining, and the potential for economic development in indigenous communities. The discussion also touches on the One Big Beautiful Bill and its implications for energy policy, as well as the future of rare earth elements in Congress.

CHAPTERS

• 00:00 Introduction to Harriet Hageman
• 07:07 Navigating Permitting and Regulations
• 12:24 Processing Rare Earth Elements
• 18:16 Environmental Considerations in Mining
• 22:59 Indigenous Communities and Economic Development
• 27:58 Congress and Rare Earth Elements