Mines Magazine
Videos
Research
In The News
The new weapons of global power are oil, rare earths and microchips
Morgan Bazilian, director of the Payne Institute for Public Policy, said that because it’s a political priority, the U.S. is now in a better place than it was as far as vulnerability to China for rare earths.
March 22, 2026
Climate change is already happening in Colorado. Here are 10 signs we can see right now.
Adrienne Marshall, assistant professor of geology and geological engineering, says we should expect decades of additional warming in Colorado due to climate change.
March 22, 2026
US pledges $500 million in continued push for mineral processing
Ian Lange, professor of economics and business, says the U.S. metal industry is lagging behind when it comes to producing the materials needed for batteries.
March 20, 2026