This symposium will cover several aspects of the rare earth elements associated with the exploration, recovery, and utilization of coal, petroleum, and natural gas. Topics will include, but not be limited to: • Rare earth element capture/recovery from fossil fuel derived solids and liquids • Rare earth elements in coal and petroleum fuels • Rare earth element chemistry in power systems • Mining waste • Fly ash and slag • Separation methods • Rare earth geochemistry • Measurement and characterization: challenges and solutions • Modeling • Mining and recovery methods in industry • Status of supply and trade • Emerging issues

Advances in Fossil Energy R&D