Morgan Bazilian, director of the Payne Institute for Public Policy, discusses the challenge posed by China's dominance in the processing and refining of ores.

Paul Santi, professor of geology and geological engineering, talks about the varied causes of sinkholes.

Ian Lange, associate professor of economics and business, explains that we're only currently able to estimate the technological hurdles of asteroid mining.

Ian Lange, associate professor of economics and business, explains how the threat of tariffs are driving copper prices.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.