Experts from the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) are collaborating with the Environmental Molecular Science Laboratory (EMSL) on a community science campaign to identify, characterize, and process domestic sources of critical minerals (CMs), including rare earth elements (REEs), needed to ensure American energy dominance and national security.

NETL has released insights from the Critical Minerals and Materials Matchmaker (CM3) survey, an online information resource created to help connect activities across the critical minerals and materials (CMM) supply chain.

NETL brought its considerable critical minerals and materials knowledge to bear while helping to create the Critical Minerals Leadership Academy (CMLA), a program focused on building capacity and expertise in the field. The University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources hosted the event, which convened graduate students and early career professionals.