Colorado School of Mines to open innovation hub to tackle critical minerals supply chain challenges

Colorado School of Mines is opening a 50,000-square-foot facility in Golden to support university-industry-government-startup partnerships that drive innovation and accelerate commercialization, strengthening domestic critical minerals supply chains across the full value chain — from resource development and manufacturing to recycling and workforce development.  Including a deep policy expertise provided by the Payne Institute for Public Policy.  April 10, 2026.