# Trump unveils $100m mining education push to boost critical minerals

https://mins.news/en/video/16711

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-08-08 03:30 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uimcxf2hQDk

> The Trump administration is launching a new education investment aimed at expanding domestic production of critical minerals. At a roundtable held at the US State Department, President Trump announced $100 million in grants for education and workforce training. Universities, community colleges and trade schools will be eligible for the funding. Officials say the initiative is intended to prepare workers to mine, process, refine and manufacture critical minerals, including lithium.

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