As demand for critical minerals accelerates, the United States is urgently seeking secure, domestic sources. By unlocking domestic mineral sources from coal assets, the United States can reduce dependence on foreign supply chains, strengthen energy independence, and advance long-term goals of American energy dominance. This webinar will explore two transformative opportunities: extracting critical minerals from coal waste streams, and tapping into the vast potential of abandoned and existing coal mines for direct mineral extraction. Together, these strategies represent a new frontier for turning legacy coal infrastructure into sources of strategic value.

Experts will explore the state of recovery technologies, environmental and economic viability, and what’s needed to transition from laboratory innovations to commercial-scale operations. How can coal waste streams be economically repurposed for mineral extraction? What role can legacy coal communities play in this emerging industry? What are the permitting, processing, and policy barriers that must be addressed? And how can these efforts support energy security, local economic revitalization, and environmental remediation? The webinar will also examine how critical minerals recovery intersects with mine reclamation and national energy security priorities. Join us with our panelists in this webinar to explore how this waste could fuel tomorrow’s innovation.