University of Utah is poised to support the state’s critical minerals ambitions with new institute

By: Alixel Cabrera

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: April 15, 2026

Words: 407

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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The University of Utah’s Board of Trustees approved the Institute for Critical and Strategic Minerals on Tuesday, a step supporting the state’s initial plans to become a large critical minerals producer in the country this year.

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The institute, which still needs a nod from the Utah System of Higher Education, aims to tap on education, workforce development and research to expand domestic production of critical …

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