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PageMarch 5, 2026The GeoFlight Initiative, an Office of Geothermal and Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey joint effort, seeks to capture surface and near-surface geologic data to identify new geothermal prospects and potential areas for critical minerals.Geothermal Technologies Office
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Press ReleasesFebruary 19, 2026The funded projects will advance American high-performance computing innovation.Advanced Materials & Manufacturing Technologies Office
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February 10, 2026U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today joined executives of Century Aluminum to celebrate progress toward constructing a primary aluminum smelter in Inola, Oklahoma—a project supported through a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy.Energy.gov
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Press ReleasesDecember 17, 2025The Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office (AMMTO) recently unveiled a critical materials career map.Critical Minerals & Materials Program
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December 1, 2025The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation today announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity for up to $134 million to enhance domestic supply chains for rare earth elements.Energy.gov
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Press ReleasesNovember 14, 2025The U.S. Department of Energy today announced $355 million for two notices of funding opportunities to expand domestic production of critical materials essential for advancing U.S. energy production, manufacturing, transportation and national defense.Energy.gov
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Press ReleasesSeptember 30, 2025U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright today announced the Loan Programs Office has restructured its deal with Lithium Americas Corp. with support from General Motors to further protect taxpayers and solidify the launch of the only domestic source of lithium carbonate here in America.Energy.gov
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Press ReleasesSeptember 29, 2025The U.S. Department of Energy today announced a $625 million investment to expand and reinvigorate America’s coal industry, aiming to boost energy production and support coal communities nationwide.Energy.gov
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Press ReleasesSeptember 26, 2025Programs will advance innovative mining processes and technologies to help revitalize the domestic mining landscape and enhance U.S. mineral securityHydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office
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August 14, 2025Domestic Critical Minerals and Materials Supply Chains WorkshopCritical Minerals & Materials Program