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Morgan Bazilian, director of the Payne Institute for Public Policy, said that even though copper prices are near historic highs, the profit margins are still too low and price swings are too volatile for companies to forecast reliable returns on investment.

Morgan Bazilian, director of the Payne Institute for Public Policy, said that because it's a political priority, the U.S. is now in a better place than it was as far as vulnerability to China for rare earths.

Adrienne Marshall, assistant professor of geology and geological engineering, says we should expect decades of additional warming in Colorado due to climate change.

Ian Lange, professor of economics and business, says the U.S. metal industry is lagging behind when it comes to producing the materials needed for batteries.

Morgan Bazilian, director of the Payne Institute for Public Policy, co-authored this column that underscores copper's importance and scarcity as the world moves to more fully electrify.

Research by Morgan Bazilian, director of the Payne Institute for Public Policy, along with other Payne associates, notes the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran began with "the most intensive opening air campaign in modern history."

Morgan Bazilian, director of the Payne Institute for Public Policy, said decarbonization is not a big priority for most governments.

Jenifer Shafer, Ben L. Fryrear Presidential Chair and professor of chemistry, explains that because the U.S. previously urged allies not to recycle radioactive waste, it makes it difficult to change course and encourage recycling.

Quantum Commons in west Arvada, owned by Colorado School of Mines and operated by the Elevate Quantum consortium, held the ribbon cutting for its 13,000-square-foot commercialization lab.

Iris Bahar, professor and department head of computer science, discusses the growing quantum ecosystem that’s taking shape in Colorado.

A new “Months Need to Replenish Expended Weapons” table created by the Payne Institute for Public Policy is featured.

Ian Lange, professor of economics and business, says that the U.S. has limited options when it comes to moving oil around the Strait of Hormuz.