Colorado Public Radio

The search is on for valuable minerals in Southern Colorado, here’s what happens if they’re found under your land

There’s a long history of hard rock mining in Southern Colorado. Now the federal government is updating the region’s geological maps to expand the search for critical minerals and rare earth elements.
ZME Science

U.S. Mine Waste Contains Enough Critical Minerals and Rare Earths to Easily End Imports. But Tapping into These Resources Is Anything but Easy

Most U.S. metal mines are built to dig for one or two things: copper, iron, or in some places maybe gold. But here’s the ...
Science Daily

Scientists create global treasure map pointing to hidden rare earth deposits

Scientists have created a global “treasure map” for rare earth elements by uncovering where the strange volcanic rocks that ...
Forbes

The Critical Minerals Race And America’s Recycling Opportunity

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kristen Edgreen Kaufman focuses on leadership in foreign policy. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice ...
The White House

For Securing the Supply of Critical Minerals and Rare Earths through Mining and Processing

Whereas, the United States of America (the “United States” or “U.S.”) and Japan (together, the “Participants”) intend to support the supply of raw and processed critical minerals and rare earths ...
CNBC

Rare earth stocks jump after Trump launches $12 billion critical minerals stockpile

The move higher for U.S.-listed rare earth miners comes shortly after President Donald Trump announced the launch of a strategic minerals stockpile. Known as Project Vault, the proposal is expected to ...
CNBCTV18

Govt pushes faster mining projects to secure lithium, rare earths and other critical minerals

The government has asked mining agencies to speed up exploration and auctions of critical minerals needed for electric ...