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U.S. launches PROSPECT mining workforce prize

Universities compete with training plans.

Event / source period: 14 September 2026
Published: 2 October 2026 at 20:42 GMT+3 · Updated: 2 October 2026 at 20:42 GMT+3

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DOE launched a USD 16 million PROSPECT prize pool for university mining and critical-mineral training plans.

Each winner can receive up to USD 1 million; applications close October 5.

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