ElementUSA Hosts Special Session on Mineral Waste-to-Market Opportunities at Critical Mineral Symposium
Press Release - Golden, Colorado
ElementUSA Inc., a leader in sustainable mineral recovery, proudly hosted a Special Session titled “Mineral Waste-to-Market Opportunities: Waste as a Resource” at the 2025 Critical Mineral Symposium held at the Colorado School of Mines on September 11, 2025. This event, in collaboration with the Payne Institute for Public Policy, brought together key stakeholders from industry, academia, government, and Tribal nations to engage in crucial discussions on accelerating Waste-to-Market (W2M) initiatives as a vital component of U.S. mineral independence.
As a growing industry leader, ElementUSA is at the forefront of the conversation surrounding critical minerals, emphasizing the importance of collaboration to unlock new opportunities from mine waste. Our partnership with the Colorado School of Mines and the Payne Institute reflects our commitment to fostering innovation and addressing the challenges of mineral recovery and resource management.
Key Highlights from the Session:
Unlocking Economic Opportunities: Discussions focused on transforming mine waste into valuable resources, contributing to national security and economic resilience.
Collaboration Across Sectors: The event showcased the importance of partnerships, particularly the collaboration between industry leaders, academic institutions, and policy experts, in advancing sustainable practices and technological advancements in mineral recovery.
Innovative Solutions: Attendees explored the latest research and advancements in refining, recycling, and mine waste management, highlighting the critical role these efforts play in securing domestic mineral supplies.
ElementUSA remains committed to leading the way in the critical minerals sector, advocating for innovative solutions and collaborative efforts that drive progress toward mineral independence. Together with the Colorado School of Mines and the Payne Institute, we are shaping the future of sustainable mineral extraction and utilization.
For more information about ElementUSA’s initiatives and its commitment to advancing the future of critical minerals in America, please visit www.elementusaminerals.com.
About ElementUSA
ElementUSA Inc. is accelerating America’s access to critical minerals by unlocking overlooked domestic resources and delivering the processing strength to supply industry and defense. The company develops innovative midstream processing infrastructure to recover minerals from both primary and secondary sources, addressing the rising demand from U.S. manufacturers in sectors like semiconductors, national defense, and energy infrastructure. ElementUSA is pioneering Waste2Market solutions that offer faster and more sustainable pathways than traditional mining. At the center of this effort is the Critical Resource Accelerator, a premier research and development hub focused on scalable mineral recovery processes.
Contact:
Dan Byrne, Chief Investment Officer, ElementUSA Inc. (dan.byrne@element.us.com)