This is the first presentation from the Mineral Science & Information Coalition briefing webinar,
"Underpinning Innovation - The Science and Supply of America's Critical Minerals and Materials". This webinar is based on a Congressional briefing organized by AGI on behalf of the Mineral Science & Information Coalition (3 March 2016). The webinar addresses the efforts being taken at the federal level to ensure a steady supply of critical minerals and materials.
Our speakers include:
Lawrence D. Meinert, Mineral Resources Program, U.S. Geological Survey
Steven M. Fortier, National Minerals Information Center, U.S. Geological Survey
Rod Eggert, Colorado School of Mines; Critical Materials Institute, Ames Laboratory
This webinar is co-sponsored by: American Chemical Society, American Exploration & Mining Association, American Physical Society, Critical Materials Institute, Geological Society of America, Industrial Minerals Association -North America, Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration, Society of Economic Geologists, U.S. Geological Surveyfication Network.
For more information: www.americangeosciences.org/policy-critical-issues/webinars
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