Reports and Resources
EMRTAI is focused on providing information that can be used by stakeholders to advance technological innovation and support decision-making, and by communities interested in contributing to the dialogue surrounding the potential recovery of critical minerals during mine site remediation.
Technology Assessments
Technology assessment reports are a main output of EMRTAI’s work.
These assessments will be guided by rigorous and transparent testing protocols to generate credible performance data.
General Protocols
General products are developed to provide a consistent framework for conducting technology assessments within a general category of technologies. They are developed with guidance from Technical Panels to ensure that the data generated are aligned with user needs in decision-making.
Test/Quality Assurance Plans
The EMRTAI Team works with each technology developer to create a Test/Quality Assurance Plan that is based on the framework of a general protocol.
Expected September 2025
Technology Assessment Reports
The EMRTAI Team works with each technology developer to create a Test/Quality Assurance Plan that is based on the framework of a general protocol.
Coming soon
Technology Performance Statements
Coming soon
EPA Reports Related to EMRTAI
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A comprehensive overview of the literature review and technology screening conducted for critical mineral (CM) extraction from mine wastes and mining-influenced waters (MIW). The primary objectives were to identify and evaluate technologies that could potentially enhance the efficiency and sustainability of Superfund remedial and response actions by facilitating alternative and supplemental CM recovery. Read the full report.
Bronstein, K., K. Whiting, C. Schroer, L. Mulrooney, A. Neisess, N. Norris, R. Olsen, N. Revetta, AND J. MCKERNAN. Critical Mineral Recovery from Mine Influenced Waters – Literature Review and Technology Evaluation. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC, EPA/600/R-25/038, 2025.