Critical Minerals Courses and Certifications

Bureau of Economic Geology

Assessment of Critical Minerals and Rare Earth Elements in the Gulf Coast Basin

Discover how coal, ash waste, produced water, and mineral sands in the Gulf Coast Basin contain valuable critical minerals and rare earth elements for sustainable extraction.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Institut Henri Poincaré

Strategic Considerations of Critical Mineral Depletion, Recycling, and Substitution

Explore strategic decisions in critical mineral management, focusing on supply, recycling, and substitution dynamics to address resource depletion and environmental challenges.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Between a Rock and a Hard Place - Critical Minerals and National Security

Experts discuss strategies for U.S. dominance in critical minerals industry, emphasizing rare earth elements' importance for semiconductor manufacturing and global technological leadership.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Royal Society Of Chemistry

Critical Minerals: Understanding Their Impact on Technology and Sustainability - Episode 1

Discover how critical minerals like indium, lithium, and gallium power modern technology and shape our sustainable future through expert insights and real-world applications.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

A Critical Minerals Policy for the United States

Explore the importance of critical minerals in US policy, examining their role in national security, economic growth, and technological innovation.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Taking the Mine out of Mines - Sourcing Critical Minerals for Clean Energy

Experts discuss sustainable sourcing of critical minerals for clean energy infrastructure, exploring economic, community, and environmental impacts in the geopolitical race for resources.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Geologists of Jackson Hole

Volcanic Hazards and Critical Minerals: Geology for an Uncertain Future

Explore advancements in volcano monitoring, critical mineral research, and geological strategies for future challenges. Gain insights into innovative techniques and their impact on hazard mitigation and resource management.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Institute for Advanced Study

RARE/EARTH - The Geopolitics of Critical Minerals and the AI Supply Chain

Explore how AI's dependence on critical minerals from the Global South creates new geopolitical tensions and reshapes global power relations between major nations.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Bureau of Economic Geology

Critical Minerals and Rare Earth Elements in Texas

Discover Texas's potential for critical minerals and rare earth elements found in coal, coal ash, bauxite residue, and heavy mineral sands with geological experts.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Royal Society Of Chemistry

Critical Minerals and Sustainable Technology: Reduce, Reuse, Repair, Recycle - Episode 2

Explore the vital role of critical minerals in modern technology and learn sustainable practices for reducing environmental impact through circular economy principles and responsible consumption.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Milken Institute

Critical Minerals, Critical Risks - Securing Supply Chains

Explore global strategies for securing critical mineral supply chains and mitigating risks through policy, partnerships, and innovative financing solutions.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Mineral Economics and Business

Explore mineral economics fundamentals, from resource estimation and feasibility studies to financial modeling and mining investments, preparing for strategic roles in the global mining industry.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Implications Part 1 - Hydrocarbon Exits, Renewable Challenges, and Energy Resilience

Explore hydrocarbon transitions, renewable challenges, and energy resilience through integrative design principles with expert Amory Lovins from Stanford and RMI.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Implications of Extreme Energy Efficiency: Hydrocarbon Exits, Renewable Challenges, and Energy Resilience - Part 1

Explore the implications of extreme energy efficiency across sectors, from hydrocarbon exits to renewable challenges, resilience against disasters, and designing sustainable energy systems for global development.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

The New Geopolitics of Energy

Explore global energy dynamics, geopolitical implications, and future challenges with experts discussing current crises, long-term security, and critical resource management.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk