Aerial photo of Climax Mine with white clouds and a blue sky.
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Inside the Colorado School of Mines student research shaping the future of critical minerals

A researcher in a white lab coat and green gloves stands next to specialized equipment used for mine tailings research inside a well-equipped laboratory.
September 4, 2025

Mine waste offers new path to sourcing critical minerals, sustainable construction materials

Architectural rendering of a contemporary, multi-story academic research facility with large windows, an open courtyard, and landscaped pathways with people walking and interacting.
September 3, 2025

Mines and US Geological Survey expand critical minerals and energy research partnership with new joint facility

A student wearing safety goggles, gloves, and a respirator mask performs a lab experiment in a mineral processing laboratory, measuring material on a scale next to an open lab notebook.
September 2, 2025

Critical Minerals Week: Mines researchers leading collaborations to increase domestic mining, secure supply chains

macro view of copper
August 21, 2025

U.S. already has the critical minerals it needs – but they're being thrown away, new analysis shows

five people in safety orange hold drill core aboard boat
August 6, 2025

Offshore phase of international expedition looking at fresh water under ocean floor wraps up

wildfire smoke on forested slope
August 5, 2025

Media tip sheet: Understanding wildfire impact from Mines experts

Two Colorado School of Mines students wearing safety vests, hard hats, and headlamps examine the rock ceiling inside the Edgar Experimental Mine using a mounted inspection camera. The underground setting is lit with work lights, revealing rough stone walls.
July 30, 2025

Colorado School of Mines is shaping the future of mining

Omid Beik with grad students
June 11, 2025

Two Mines faculty members win NASA Early Career Faculty Award

group photo of scientists in red aboard boat
May 28, 2025

Mines professor co-leading research project to investigate freshened water under the ocean floor

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