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 CMI will collaborate with AWS teams to investigate the feasibility of recovering critical minerals from electronic scrap.
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Amazon Collaborates on Critical Materials Collaboration
Earlier this week, Ames National Laboratory and the Critical Materials Innovation (CMI) Hub announced a new collaboration with Amazon to advance technologies that recover and recycle the critical minerals and materials that power modern technologies. Together, Ames National Laboratory, CMI Hub, and Amazon will use AI capabilities to explore methods for reducing waste, strengthening domestic supply chains, and building economic pathways for high-value material recovery. This collaboration will advance a recycling approach vital to U.S. supply chain resilience, national competitiveness, and security.
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 Assistant Secretary of Energy Audrey Robertson participates in fireside chat at the Geothermal House stage at CERAWeek.
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Assistant Secretary Speaks at CERA Week
Last week, Assistant Secretary of Energy Audrey Robertson visited the Geothermal House, hosted by Project InnerSpace, at CERAWeek in Houston, Texas. During her visit, Assistant Secretary Robertson participated in a fireside chat to discuss energy security and the ways critical minerals and geothermal technologies overlap. Discussions like these reaffirm the Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation’s (CMEI’s) commitment to energy priorities that benefit Americans across a variety of sectors.
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 The Annual Merit Review brings together national lab experts, industry leaders, and DOE staff to share insights and shape the future of transportation technologies.
Registration Opens for Annual Merit Review
Registration is open for the Transportation Technologies Office's 2026 Annual Merit Review, taking place June 1–4, 2026. The review evaluates office-funded projects for their contributions to the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) goals and provides an opportunity for lab experts, industry stakeholders, and DOE staff to exchange ideas on the next generation of transportation technologies. More information about the meeting, including a detailed schedule, will be made available on the 2026 Annual Merit Review webpage.
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What’s So Magnificent About Magnesium?
Magnesium is critical to the automotive, aerospace, and electronics industries for its use as an addition to aluminum. Although magnesium can be found in plentiful supply due to its presence in seawater, demand continues to rise as the need for aluminum grows. The production of cars, sports equipment, soda cans, and many other consumer goods relies on magnesium. Learn more about critical minerals.
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 DOE is strengthening America’s critical mineral supply chain through innovation, domestic production, and advanced manufacturing.
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Celebrating Supply Chain Integrity Month
April is Supply Chain Integrity Month! CMEI supports the National Laboratories in their research and development to secure critical mineral supply chains and address our nation’s growing energy demands. For critical mineral supply chains, this means onshoring domestic production, advancing manufacturing and recycling methods, and exploring innovative mining technologies.
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