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THEAMERICANCONSERVATIVE (Joseph Addington) - The Iran War Is Sinking Chile’s New President

José Antonio Kast entered office with a commanding mandate. An overseas conflict ended his honeymoon in two weeks. The post The Iran War Is Sinking Chile’s New President appeared first on The American Conservative .

Latin America The Iran War Is Sinking Chile’s New President José Antonio Kast entered office with a commanding mandate. An overseas conflict ended his honeymoon in two weeks. José Antonio Kast had not been president of Chile for two weeks before a war on the other side of the world began to tank his administration. Kast took office on March 11 with a commanding electoral mandate and a net approval rating of about 20 points. By the end of the month, however, his approval had already slipped underwater. The immediate cause had little to do with anything Kast had done. Chileans were furious about the surge in fuel prices caused by the Iran War, and they blamed the man who had just moved into La Moneda. It was not supposed to go this…Open

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NYTIMES (Maxine Joselow) - Mining Claims Staked on Land Cut From Bears Ears and Grand Staircase Monuments

Prospectors are eyeing mineral deposits within the former boundaries of the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments in Utah.

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DAILYCALLER (Paris Apodaca) - America Found A Rare Metal It Desperately Needs. Red Tape Could Keep It In The Ground For Ages

‘It takes 29 years to bring a mine online’

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NPR (Melissa Bailey) - Nuclear power push ramps up uranium mill — and tribal health concerns

Federal efforts to revive uranium mining in the West and decrease reliance on Russian uranium raise concerns about drinking water for tribal communities reckoning with the industry's deadly legacy.

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AMERICANALMANAC (Lynn Jenkins) - Trump directs $180 million toward mining schools as U.S. enrollment craters

President Trump announced more than $180 million in federal grants to rebuild America's shrinking pipeline of mining engineers and critical-mineral workers, a push his administration says is essential to breaking China's grip on the raw materials that power everything from missiles to electric cars. Trump made the announcement Friday at a State Department roundtable flanked […] The post Trump directs $180 million toward mining schools as U.S. enrollment craters appeared first on American Almanac .

President Trump announced more than $180 million in federal grants to rebuild America's shrinking pipeline of mining engineers and critical-mineral workers, a push his administration says is essential to breaking China's grip on the raw materials that power everything from missiles to electric cars. Trump made the announcement Friday at a State Department roundtable flanked by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, along with educational leaders from universities including the Colorado School of Mines. The grants split into two main streams: a $100 million Department of Energy program aimed at expanding the mining and critical-mineral workforce, and more than $80 million in…Open

What is the purpose of the technology development hub being built at the Colorado School of Mines?
The hub is intended to test and scale new technologies for mineral processing, recovery, refining, recycling, and advanced materials, with the ultimate goal of moving those technologies into the domestic supply chain.
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Why does the administration view the expansion of the mining and critical-mineral workforce as essential?
The administration states the push is essential to breaking China's grip on the raw materials that power various sectors, ranging from missiles and advanced weaponry to electric cars and automobiles.
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What does the data from the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration and the Society of Mining Professors reveal about mining engineering enrollment in the United States?
Data shows that fewer than 600 people were enrolled in mining engineering programs nationwide in 2023, which is a drop of more than 60 percent from just under 1,500 people roughly eight years prior.
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What specific universities are expected to receive military funding through this initiative and how much will they receive?
The expected allocations for three universities are: the Colorado School of Mines is expected to receive $32.7 million to build a technology development hub; South Dakota School of Mines is expected to receive $25 million for workforce development programs; and Johns Hopkins University is expected to receive $23.6 million for a recycling-focused program.
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How much federal funding did President Trump announce to address the shrinking pipeline of mining engineers and critical-mineral workers?
President Trump announced more than $180 million in federal grants. This includes a $100 million Department of Energy program aimed at expanding the mining and critical-mineral workforce, and more than $80 million in military funding for technology development, workforce training, and recycling research.
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YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Labor market hit: U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs in July - The Hill | NEWSNATION

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Host Blake Burman discusses the latest jobs report, showing the U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs in July, when economists were expecting to add 83,000 jobs. Meanwhile, President Trump announced bills and investments to boost mining on Friday. 00:00 - Introduction 02:40 - U.S. economy lost 23k jobs in July 14:09 - Senate passes foreign robocall crackdown 22:00 - Trump meets with top mining executives 31:35 - Flock cameras face privacy backlash 36:27 - Historic shakeup for Triple Crown races

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JUSTTHENEWS (Misty Severi) - President Trump announces $2 billion investment in critical mining, $180 million in mining schools

The War Department will invest $80 million into multiple schools of mines and metallurgy, including the Colorado School of Mines, the South Dakota School of Mines, and Johns Hopkins University.

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JUSTTHENEWS (Misty Severi) - Watch Live: Trump speaks at American Mining roundtable at State Department

The president is expected to announce $180 million in grant funding to boost education around mining, according to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt.

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YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Watch live: Trump hosts roundtable on mining

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President Trump on Friday afternoon will host a roundtable at the State Department centered on the mining industry. “The mining industry has never had a greater champion than President Trump,” White House spokesperson Taylor Rogers said in a statement. “His unprecedented support has driven record investment, streamlined permitting, and delivered real results for American workers, companies, and communities.” She added, “President Trump is the first president in decades to prioritize our country’s mining industry, unleash its abundant resources, and build the next generation of American miners.” He is also expected to announce $180 million in grant funding to boost education around mining, according to White House press…

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