EPISODE · Apr 28, 2023 · 9 MIN
Nevada a hot bed in the search for critical minerals
from Sierra Nevada Ally · host The Sierra Nevada Ally
When the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law was passed in late 2021, the U.S. Geological Survey received an influx of funding to support the mapping of areas with potential deposits of critical minerals. Since then, Nevada has hosted a series of geological mapping surveys, the latest of which was an electromagnetic survey recently completed in the McDermitt Caldera region last month.The Sierra Nevada Ally's Energy and Science Reporter Scott King tells us more about the project and what it could mean for the region.This show is made possible by Press Forward, a national coalition investing more than $500 million to strengthen local newsrooms and close longstanding gaps in journalism coverage.And from our readers and listeners at sierranevadaally.org.Music for the show comes from local band, People with Bodies.Visit SierraNevadaAlly.org to show your financial support of coverage on civics, climate and community in the Sierra Nevada region.And sign up for our FREE newsletter and get the latest reports from the Sierra Nevada Ally sent directly to your inbox.
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When the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law was passed in late 2021, the U.S. Geological Survey received an influx of funding to support the mapping of areas with potential deposits of critical minerals. Since then, Nevada has hosted a series of geological mapping surveys, the latest of which was an electromagnetic survey recently completed in the McDermitt Caldera region last month. The Sierra Nevada Ally's Energy and Science Reporter Scott King tells us more about the project and what it could ...
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