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Institution of higher education

A college, university, or other school that provides education past the high school level, as defined by federal education law.

Mining industry

The sector of the economy involved in finding, digging up, separating, processing, and recycling naturally occurring metals and nonmetal minerals from the Earth within the United States.

Mining profession

Jobs directly related to exploring, planning, carrying out, cleaning up, extracting, and processing mining sites and mineral ores.

Mining school

An accredited program at a college or university focused on mining, metallurgy, geology, or mineral engineering, or a qualifying geology or engineering department at a public four-year college in a state with significant mining economic activity.

Critical minerals

Minerals identified by the government as essential for economic or national security, with supply chains vulnerable to disruption.

Rare earth elements

A group of 17 chemical elements vital for many high-tech applications, including electronics, magnets, and green energy technologies.

Reclamation