Alaska’s Critical Minerals Engine | Anchorage News

Alaska is set to become a national hub for critical minerals with a $15 million NSF investment launching the Critical Minerals Accelerator Engine at UAF’s Geophysical Institute — potentially scaling to $160 million over a decade. Partnering with 40+ entities, this initiative goes beyond academia to drive commercialization, supply chains, and workforce development, tapping into Alaska’s 56 out of 60 essential minerals. Led by Professor Lee Ann Munk, it’s part of NSF’s 12 national innovation centers, aiming to turn mineral wealth into economic growth and national security — responsibly and profitably. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/35c447b305aa51a3