According to the provincial government, Saskatchewan is now the first jurisdiction in North America to produce rare earth metals at a commercial scale.

The province said this a major step in securing a global reputation as a rare earth supplier.

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As Global News’ Nicole Healey explains, by the end of the year the facility will be producing more than double what it is now.

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