CX-036038: Great Plains and Interior Highlands CORE-CM: Developing a Nexus of Carbon Ore and Critical Mineral Resources, Technology Innovation, and Communities of the Future

The project focuses on assessing, characterizing, and planning for the utilization of carbon ore and critical minerals/materials resources in the G…

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June 25, 2026
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The project focuses on assessing, characterizing, and planning for the utilization of carbon ore and critical minerals/materials resources in the Great Plains and Interior Highlands Region. The team aims to unlock the full economic potential of unconventional and secondary sources of these resources, developing regional strategies for infrastructure, stakeholder outreach, workforce development, and technology innovation.