WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The U.S. Department of Energy, through its Golden Field Office, has unveiled a pivotal funding opportunity aimed at advancing the development of critical minerals and materials. Titled the Critical Minerals and Materials Accelerator Notice of Funding Opportunity, this initiative seeks to support innovative projects that can enhance the domestic supply chain for essential minerals vital to various energy technologies. With award amounts ranging from $1 million to $3 millio  more