Mine baby mine: the U.S. government's critical mineral crusade comes to Idaho, spurring fears from tribe, conservation groups

Corby Anderson, professor of mining engineering, discusses the considerable amount of time it takes to get a mining project through the permitting process. Elizabeth Holley, associate professor of mining engineering, is also referenced due to her ....
October 13, 2025

‘Mine, baby, mine’: U.S. government’s critical mineral crusade comes to Idaho, spurring fears from tribe, conservation groups

Corby Anderson, director of the Kroll Institute for Extractive Metallurgy, discusses the challenges created by how long it takes to permit a mine in the United States.
October 12, 2025

Four things to know about the Trump administration buying a lithium mine

Ian Lange, professor of economics and business, discusses the U.S. government's investment in the Thacker Pass lithium mine in Nevada.
October 10, 2025

Inside Trump’s foray into mineral ownership

Ian Lange, professor of economics and business, said that even though the U.S. government is taking an equity stake in specific mining companies he doesn't believe the government will take over the mining operations.
October 8, 2025

Sustainable village at Mines Park opens in Golden

Kirsten Volpi, executive vice president and chief operating officer at Mines, noted The Village at Mines Park was designed to provide a safe, welcoming and connected community that supports academic achievement and personal well-being.
October 8, 2025

Home Ore Bust: Mines students, alumni mark Homecoming Week

Mines students, staff and alumni celebrated Homecoming by painting pumpkins, roasting marshmallows, running along Clear Creek and packing into the Marv Kay Stadium stands.
October 6, 2025

Colorado-based startup fills gap in quantum market thanks to vision from School of Mines graduates

Connor Denney, a PhD candidate in electrical engineering, and Logan Pauli, master's graduate in quantum engineering, created a quantum amplifier company, Bifrost, that has secured $4 million dollars in seed funding.
October 6, 2025

The mystery of how quasicrystals form

Brennan Sprinkle, assistant professor of applied mathematics and statistics, recently induced microspheres called Dynabeads to assemble into a quasicrystal.
October 5, 2025

Colorado School of Mines senior grows a 1,500-pound pumpkin

Lief Ritter, senior majoring in chemical engineering, says he was proud to display his award-winning pumpkin in front of Mines' Guggenheim Hall.
October 4, 2025

U.S. Government Publishing Office honors Arthur Lakes Library at School Of Mines

Arthur Lakes Library is named the 2025 Federal Depository Library Of The Year by the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
October 3, 2025