Copper prices are typically a leading economic indicator. But maybe not this time.
Ian Lange, associate professor of economics and business, explains how the threat of tariffs are driving copper prices.
March 21, 2025
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First Atlantic Nickel and Colorado School of Mines launch research partnership to explore geologic hydrogen potential in Newfoundland ophiolites
Yaoguo Li, professor of Geophysics, discusses how Mines has a unique combination of expertise from both the mining industry and oil and gas industry to advance geologic hydrogen exploration and stimulated hydrogen monitoring.
March 19, 2025
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How much will the U.S. energy mix change under Trump? Maybe not much.
Morgan Bazilian, director of the Payne Institute for Public Policy, is interviewed about how a new presidential administration's focus is likely, or not likely, to have a longterm impact on how we use and produce energy, or protect the environment. Bazilian says the longterm change is likely to be small because of the immense size of the industry.
March 17, 2025
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Mines establishes guaranteed admissions pathway for Jeffco students
Paul C. Johnson, Mines president, is quoted in this article about Mines' new program guaranteeing admission for Jeffco students who meet specific criteria. Johnson notes that by providing a guaranteed admissions pathway, Mines is ensuring that Jeffco students who demonstrate excellence in STEM have the opportunity to pursue a world-class education while staying close to home.
March 17, 2025
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Colorado Matters: Mining politics and policy
Morgan Bazilian, director of the Payne Institute for Public Policy, discusses with Colorado Matters Host Ryan Warner why the whole world seems to be focused on critical minerals at this time. Bazilian notes that agencies and countries have their own critical minerals lists, and the lists vary.
March 17, 2025
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School of Mines partnering with Jeffco Schools to provide pathway to STEM students
Golden High School students enrolled in a senior capstone class discuss their work and Mines' newly announced program to guarantee Jefferson County high school students admission to Mines if they meet specific criteria. Completing a senior capstone class meets part of the requirements for guaranteed admission.
March 17, 2025
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The unexpected knock-on effect of Trump's minerals 'deal of the century'
Elizabeth Holley, associate professor of mining engineering, explains that each nation has its own list of critical minerals, but they are generally made up of rare earths and other metals like lithium. She says demand is booming - in 2023, demand for lithium grew by 30%. This is being driven mostly by the rapid growth in the clean energy and electric vehicle sectors.
March 13, 2025
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Some Jeffco students could soon get automatic admission to Colorado School of Mines
Jeffco Public Schools officials and students express support for the new program guaranteeing admission to Mines for Jeffco students who meet specific requirements. Currently about 150 new Jeffco students enroll at Mines each year.
March 13, 2025
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Colorado School of Mines dangles “golden ticket” of guaranteed admission for Jeffco STEM students
Mines and Jeffco Public Schools announce new program that goes into effect in 2026. Jeffco students queried about guaranteed admission to Mines for STEM-focused students who meet specific requirements were enthusiastic about the offering.
March 13, 2025
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Eligible Jeffco Public Schools STEM students gain 'guaranteed admission' to attend CO School of Mines
Segment discusses a just announced, first of its kind agreement between Jeffco Public Schools and Mines that guarantees admission to Mines for Jeffco students who meet specific requirements.
March 13, 2025
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Trump continues push to expand domestic critical mineral production, refining
Ian Lange, associate professor, Economics and Business, is quoted. “If the problem was that we don't have the dirt, that would have been solved already,” said Lange. “It's a financial thing. It's an economic thing. China is a cartel; all their firms act together lower prices. Their goal isn't profit maximization.”
March 12, 2025
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Dig, baby, dig: The global resources groups betting on a Trump mining revival
"The bold vision for moving forward with domestic mining is certainly there," said Morgan Bazilian, professor of public policy at the Colorado School of Mines, adding that the permitting reform will be key.