Alaska university gets funding for critical minerals center

By: Yereth Rosen

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: July 15, 2026

Words: 435

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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The National Science Foundation has selected the University of Alaska Fairbanks to be the site of a new critical minerals research program, making it one of 12 new technology innovation centers across the nation that received federal funding.

The new Critical Minerals Accelerator Engine in Alaska will receive $15 million in funding for two years and up to $160 million over 10 years, the university said on Tuesday.

The organization will be …

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