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The purpose of EMRTAI is to serve the stakeholders in the mining and mine remediation sectors and communities surrounding legacy mine sites. Ongoing efforts, opportunities to get involved, and new reports are highlighted below.

Call for Applications

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Round 2 of Call for Applications is live!

The EMRTAI is currently accepting applications for three categories of technology assessments focused on critical minerals recovery and characterization of critical minerals. The application period is open until November 21, 2025. Apply today!

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Quarterly Stakeholder Meetings

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September Quarterly Stakeholder Meeting

The EMRTAI’s Stakeholder Group meets quarterly and is always open to membership by interested stakeholders in all parts of mining and legacy mine site remediation.

The next Stakeholder Group Meeting is on January 27, 2026

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Technical Panels Seeking Members

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We are seeking Technical Panel Members to support Round 2 Technology Assessments (kicking off in January 2026). Interested subject matter experts can apply today for the following Technical Panels:

  • Critical minerals recovery from mining influenced water

  • Critical minerals recovery from solid mining and mineral processing wastes

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Newsletters

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The SOURCE | September Edition

In this issue, learn about recent technology assessments at NPL sites across the US, read EPA’s new report in Critical Mineral Technologies, and mark your calendars for a new call for applications for technology developers!

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