Critical Minerals in Wyoming
Presentation: “Critical Minerals in Wyoming” by Dr. Tyler C. Brown, University of Wyoming, School of Energy Resources
June 2nd (Tuesday), 6 p.m., Social half-hour; please join us from 5:30-6:00 to enjoy free soft drinks and appetizers before our talk begins!
Live at the Teton County Library & Via Zoom (online)
RAFFLE AT 6PM!
The Prize: A 7” tall amethyst specimen from Uruguay. Amethyst from Uruguay is known for its deep purple color. Specimen is polished on both sides of the slab. Like all amethysts, it is a form of quartz that has small amounts of iron and sometimes other minerals that give it a beautiful purple color. It is photo sensitive and should be kept out of direct sunlight.
Raffle rules:
- Must be present to win.
- All attendees will receive one ticket.
- Drawing will be at 6:00 pm in the library auditorium.
Presentation: “Critical Minerals in Wyoming” by Dr. Tyler C. Brown, University of Wyoming, School of Energy Resources
Critical minerals are essential to modern energy systems, advanced manufacturing, defense technologies, and broader economic competitiveness, yet many domestic supply chains remain vulnerable to foreign concentration, limited processing capacity, and uncertain development pathways. Wyoming has a long history of energy and mineral production, and its resource base includes conventional mineral systems, uranium, coal and coal byproducts, industrial minerals, produced waters, tailings, and other secondary or unconventional feedstocks that may contribute to future critical-mineral supply chains.
Critical mineral and rare earth element resource opportunities in Wyoming are strongly influenced by geology, feedstock chemistry, infrastructure, processing requirements, market conditions, and the maturity of downstream supply chains. Ongoing work at the University of Wyoming’s School of Energy Resources emphasizes the assessment and comparison of critical-mineral feedstocks, resource characterization, regional dataset development, and applied research partnerships
with industry, federal, state, and community stakeholders. Secondary and unconventional resources, including coal-related materials, mine wastes, and produced fluids, are important research targets because they may leverage existing infrastructure, industrial activity, and regional expertise. However, resource potential does not automatically translate to economic production; technical recoverability, processing behavior, permitting, logistics, and market demand remain central
constraints. Wyoming’s geology, infrastructure, industrial experience, and research capacity position the state to contribute meaningfully to emerging domestic critical-mineral supply chains.
Topic: “Critical Minerals in Wyoming”
Time: Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026, 06:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
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