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Ames Lab receives $1.5 million DOE grant for mining technology
Original: Ames Lab snags $1.5M DOE grant to develop new mining technology
Ames Laboratory has been awarded a $1.5 million grant from the US Department of Energy to develop new mining technology. The federally funded lab, based at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, will use the funding to advance methods for extracting critical materials. The award reflects federal interest in improving domestic mining and mineral processing capabilities.
Why now: Federal funding for mining innovation is notable amid growing demand for critical minerals.
Ames LaboratoryUS Department of EnergyIowa State University
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- Ames Lab snags $1.5M DOE grant to develop new mining technology · The Ames Tribune
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