Colorado School of Mines and ElementUSA awarded $67M by DOE for construction of rare earth processing plant

Payne Institute Faculty Fellow Elizabeth Holley unites an interdisciplinary team to advance the recovery of critical minerals from mine waste, from site selection to implementation. This work is aimed at strengthening domestic mineral supply chains while addressing challenges including waste characterization and recovery processes as well as the environmental, economic and societal dimensions of production.  June 2, 2026.