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Rare-earth mineral finds near border will 'bust' China's monopoly, land commissioner says

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Texas General Land Office Commissioner Dawn Buckingham says rare earth minerals used in cellphones and other devices have been found in state lands in West Texas near the border.

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    Rare-earth mineral finds near border will 'bust' China's monopoly, land commissioner says (opens KTSM 9 News)

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    Texas General Land Office Commissioner Dawn Buckingham says rare earth minerals used in cellphones and other devices have been found in state lands in West Texas near the border.

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