John Spear, professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, noted mineral processing is difficult to do near any population center because of water, air, and environmental pollution concerns, as well as workplace safety hazards.

Michael McGuirk, associate professor in the Department of Chemistry, led this study that demonstrated the first permanently porous halogen-bonded framework.

Morgan Bazilian, director of the Payne Institute for Public Policy, argues for verified large-load governance of AI, including milestone-based forecasting, cost-causation tariffs, flexible service classes, operational visibility, and coordinated ....

Morgan Bazilian, director of the Payne Institute for Public Policy, notes that China spent decades building energy resilience through stockpiles, manufacturing dominance, and strategic partnerships.

Aaron Goodman, research assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry, explains it's helpful to examine fine particles in soil and stream sediments when looking for copper, nickel and other critical minerals.

Wendy Bohrson, professor of geology and geological engineering, and PhD candidate Valerie Strasser took CPR on a tour of Dotsero Crater in Eagle County.

Business Insider identified the 34 US colleges with the highest-paid graduates four years after completing their degrees across all US states, based on Department of Education data. In Colorado, Mines' graduates had the highest pay.

George Sowers, professor of practice in mechanical engineering, said Falcon 9 has achieved launch rates that, in the past, were only dreamed of. He added, however, that he's concerned about Starship’s recurring engine issues.

Morgan Bazilian, director of the Payne Institute for Public Policy, said the term "energy independence" is favored by politicians while energy policy experts prefer to focus on the more useful phrases "energy security" and "energy affordability."

The DOE funding for this mine waste project is split between Mines, which received $67 million for a specialized facility in Louisiana, and Phoenix Tailings, which was awarded $66 million to advance its proprietary metal-recovery technology.

Ian Lange, Viola Vestal Coulter Chair of Mineral Economics at the Colorado School of Mines, said that even with the help of subsidies coal is likely to continue to struggle as it competes with natural gas.

Ryan Mack, a 2015 mechanical engineering graduate of Mines, is Mines' new Catholic chaplain. Father Mack said he sees his engineering and religious experiences as closely linked.