| Powder River Basin Core-Cm: Advancing Strategies for Carbon Ore, Rare Earth Element and Critical Mineral Resource Development in the Nation's Largest Coal Producing Basin |  |  |
Project Information
| Prime Performer: | University of Wyoming (Laramie, WY) | Agreement Number: | FE0032048 | |
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| Project Duration: | 09/01/2021 - 11/30/2024 | Total Award Value: | $2,605,720 | |
| Technology Area: | Enabling Technologies | DOE Share: | $2,084,438 | |
| Key Technology: | Performer Share: | $521,282 | ||
Project Description
The objective of this project is to establish and initiate a strategic plan in the Powder River Basin (PRB) that addresses all aspects of the area comprising carbon ore, rare earth element (REE), critical mineral (CM; collectively CORE-CM), and resource development to promote economic growth and workforce development. The team will complete initial assessments, gap analyses, and strategic plans for (1) resource evaluation; (2) CORE-CM potential of regional waste streams; (3) infrastructure, industry, and business; (4) technology development and field testing; (5) technology innovation centers; and (6) stakeholder outreach and education, including workforce development programs and forums to facilitate technology transfer.
Project Benefits
This project will promote economic development and job creation in this energy-focused region. The targeted beneficiary communities are the people who live and work in the PRB and the CORE-CM stakeholders committed to the project.
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