Latest News for Critical Minerals and Materials

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Alternative Fuels and Feedstocks Office (AFFO) today announced its intent to fund the advancement of novel, high-impact chemical technologies.

New projects will join previous awardees in developing alternative feedstocks

Selected projects will strengthen domestic rare earth supply chains, reduce reliance on foreign sources, and improve U.S. energy security.

Projects Will Strengthen Domestic Critical Materials Manufacturing Supply Chains and Reduce Our Nation’s Reliance on Foreign Sources

Selected projects will accelerate the development of secure, affordable energy technologies in trade-exposed industries to reduce reliance on imports while driving economic growth and supporting job creation for American families and businesses.

212 American hydropower facilities across 33 states will receive funds to upgrade aging infrastructure and maintain the nation’s affordable, reliable source of domestic energy

The TRACE-Ga program will drive innovative and cost-effective technologies for gallium recovery from U.S. metal processing feedstocks

Includes Funding for Projects to Advance Lithium Extraction and Expand the Range of Geothermal Brine Sources.

Funding opportunity will make up to $69 million available through the Critical Minerals and Materials Accelerator Program