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America’s rare-earths solution is hiding in plain sight
This guest essay cites a Science article by Elizabeth Holley, associate professor of mining engineering, that concluded the U.S. could meet most of its critical minerals and rare earths needs by reprocessing mine waste streams.
February 6, 2026
U.S. to create $12B critical minerals stockpile
Ian Lange, professor of economics and business, explained that mining companies outside of China are facing Chinese firms that are subsidized by their government and thus have zero cost of capital.
February 5, 2026
Scientific expedition confirms vast freshwater reserve beneath ocean floor
Brandon Dugan, associate department head and professor in geophysics and Baker Hughes Chair in Petrophysics and Borehole Geophysics, explained that the freshened water found in vastly different materials will help his team understand the conditions ....
February 5, 2026