Gov. Mark Gordon

The potentially half-billion-dollar effort to extract rare earth metals from coal follows other fossil fuel projects in Utah and elsewhere that the Trump admin chases more domestic production.

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham says the approach is problematic while Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon voiced qualified support for plans to tap federal land for development.

Leaders at the 8th annual Governor’s Energy Summit praised the virtues of “all-of-the-above” policies, but protesters crashed their discussion to push for…