Mines researchers working to understand critical materials deposits within Earth’s subsurface

Center to Advance the Science of Exploration to Reclamation in Mining is focused on finding efficient, sustainable workflows to improve supply chain

A renewable, green future full of electric cars, wind turbines, solar panels and smart technology is on the horizon. But for the sun to rise in this new dawn, these devices must be manufactured. Doing so requires a supply of certain minerals—often rare earth elements—with unique magnetic, catalytic and luminescent properties. May 25, 2023.