Mining Education for National Security | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 24, 2026 · 2m

Utah’s Rep. Burgess Owens is championing a bold new push to secure America’s future by funding mining education through the Mining Schools Act, now embedded in the National Defense Authorization Act. With critical minerals powering everything from fighter jets to laptops, the U.S. can’t afford to rely on foreign adversaries for these essentials. This bill aims to train the next generation of miners and engineers, with the University of Utah poised to lead the charge. Industry leaders hail it as a win for national security and economic independence, positioning Utah as a critical hub for…