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Explore the comprehensive assessment of critical minerals and rare earth elements in the Gulf Coast Basin through this final presentation from Phase 1 of the Department of Energy Carbon Ore, Rare Earth, and Critical Minerals (DOE CORE-CM) program. Examine the evaluation of multiple feedstock sources including coal from active mining operations, coal ash waste accumulated at power generation facilities, produced water generated from oil and gas extraction activities, red mud waste resulting from alumina processing operations, and heavy mineral sands derived from hydraulic fracturing sand operations. Learn about the geological and economic potential of these diverse waste streams and byproducts as sources for critical minerals and rare earth elements, understanding their distribution, concentration levels, and extraction feasibility within the Gulf Coast Basin region. Gain insights into the strategic importance of domestic critical mineral resources and the innovative approaches being developed to recover valuable materials from industrial waste streams and unconventional sources.
