Earth and Society

Colorado School of Mines experts lead global research in critical minerals economics and policy, analyzing supply chains, market forces and national security policy.

Colorado School of Mines was awarded $32.7 million in federal funding to open a critical minerals innovation hub and strengthen the U.S. mining workforce.

New breakthroughs in critical minerals processing at Colorado School of Mines are unlocking vital metals from industrial byproducts, end-of-life electronics and more.

Colorado School of Mines faculty earn three NSF CAREER Awards advancing materials engineering research in steel, quantum materials and critical minerals.

Colorado School of Mines will lead two Genesis Mission projects using AI to advance critical mineral exploration and nuclear fuel recycling.

At Colorado School of Mines, experts are solving real-world problems in critical minerals exploration by leveraging cutting-edge technologies.

By putting "silly sprinklers" in reverse, researchers have solved Feynman's sprinkler problem to unlock new secrets of fluid dynamics and physics.

Colorado School of Mines President Paul C. Johnson breaks down why Mines leads on critical minerals research, from new campus investments to the alumni network shaping national mineral strategy.

From national laboratories to major processing plants, Mines graduates are driving practical solutions for domestic and global critical minerals development.

Andrew Miller joins Mines to lead founder support, mentorship and startup growth, advancing Beck Venture Center startup success.