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Trump announces $180 million to boost mining education

Updated on: August 7, 2026 / 9:13 PM EDT / CBS News

Trump announces $180 million to boost mining education

TL;DR

  • Over $180 million in grants announced for mining education and trade programs.
  • Aims to increase domestic production of critical minerals.
  • Department of Energy grant program worth $100 million for scholarships and workforce expansion.
  • Military funding of over $80 million to three universities for specific projects.
  • Initiatives designed to reverse declining enrollment in U.S. mining engineering programs.
  • Focus on minerals essential for semiconductors, aerospace, and technology.
  • Part of a broader push to reduce reliance on China for critical minerals.