Virginia Tech: Mining and Minerals Engineering Takes National Stage as White House Pushes to Grow Talent Pipeline
August 11, 2026
August 11, 2026
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Mining and minerals engineering takes national stage as White House pushes to grow talent pipeline
Virginia Tech had a seat at the table as Donald Trump announced a $100 million federal investment aimed at doubling graduates in mining engineering and securing America's critical mineral supply chain.
By Melody Warnick
In an effort to boost domestic . . .
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Mining and minerals engineering takes national stage as White House pushes to grow talent pipeline
Virginia Tech had a seat at the table as Donald Trump announced a $100 million federal investment aimed at doubling graduates in mining engineering and securing America's critical mineral supply chain.
By Melody Warnick
In an effort to boost domestic . . .