NSF’s Discovery Files Podcast

Recovering Critical Minerals

April 20, 2026·21 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Critical minerals play an essential role in modern technologies, and a domestic supply is essential for national security. Elizabeth Holley, an NSF-supported associate professor, discusses how domestic supplies might be increased by recovering critical minerals from the byproducts of existing mining sites.

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