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Missouri S&T highlights $28.5M EDA grant for critical minerals testbed

2289477 · February 11, 2025
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Missouri University of Science and Technology told the Emerging Issues Committee it leads a federally backed technology hub to process critical minerals, with a $28.5 million Economic Development Administration award, a multi‑county consortium and job and economic activity estimates for the region.

Mo DeGhani, chancellor of Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T), told the Emerging Issues Committee that Missouri S&T leads a federally designated Technology Hub for Critical Minerals and Materials for Advanced Technologies funded under the CHIPS and Science Act.

DeGhani said the Economic Development Administration notified the university on Jan. 14 of a $28,500,000 grant to strengthen critical minerals processing in Missouri, supporting a testbed facility the university will host. He described the center as one of 31 national innovation…

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