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U.S. House bill aims to boost domestic mining of strategic minerals

The cornerstone of the bill is a provision requiring federal agencies to streamline the mining permit review process.

New Video Series "Minerals Make It"

The Lowell Institute has started a series of short videos. On “Minerals Make It”, 3rd through 7th graders can explore the mineral resources that make up the things we use everyday, learn where they come from, and how we obtain them.

Tucson to Host Slope Stability Symposium

The conference on slope stability is coming to Tucson, Arizona in 2022. Brad Ross, Director, Geotechnical Center of Excellence, talks about this global gathering and ways to get involved.

University Mourns Loss of J. David Lowell

University of Arizona alumnus and advocate J. David Lowell, considered one of the mining industry's most successful entrepreneurs, leaves a legacy of transformational generosity at his alma mater, where his passing has been met with recollections of his accomplishments and contributions.

J. David Lowell Passes at 92

The Lowell Institute’s namesake J. David Lowell, passed away in Tucson, Arizona earlier this week at the age of 92.

President Robbins: UArizona Plans to Resume In-Person Classes in Fall

President Robert Robbins announced that the University of Arizona intends to return to in-person classes for the fall semester, which starts on August 24. He emphasized: “We will honor all local, state and federal protective measures that apply, and, of course, there are many factors that remain beyond our control. However, we are tackling what is within our control to ensure our students have the opportunity for a full on-campus experience. We are working with local and national experts to create best-in-class strategies to reopen the campus.”

Still Time to Join Radar Monitoring Online Short Course

The Geotechnical Center of Excellence's Radar Monitoring Online Short Course has started on April 17.

There is still time to join! All material is available online, and most live sessions are still to come.

Department of Homeland Security: Mining Minerals Critical for Infrastructure

CISA, the Department of Homeland Security's Cyber and Infrastructure Agency, has included mining in the list of critical infrastructure sectors that should continue to work during the current emergency. As part of its COVID-19 response, CISA updated its information identifying critical workers. Mining and other minerals activities have for years been recognized as essential by the DHS in infrastructure protection plan, and the current guidance reinforces this.