University of North Dakota seeks to scale up critical mineral refining

By: Jeff Beach

Outlets: North Dakota Monitor

Published: May 27, 2026

Words: 628

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — The University of North Dakota is looking to expand its ability to pull minerals needed for electronics by building a refining facility at a coal mine.

University officials are seeking a $50 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to build a facility at the Falkirk coal mine near Underwood, north of Bismarck.

The project has a total estimated cost of about $100 million, Dan Laudal, executive director …

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