economy
Trump announces $180 million to boost mining education
Updated on: August 7, 2026 / 9:13 PM EDT / CBS News
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.