WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer issued the following press release:
North Dakota's natural resources are playing a significant role in meeting the mineral needs of America's economy and geopolitical strength. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has made the University of North Dakota's (UND) College of Engineering and Mines eligible for funding for its groundbreaking extraction of critical minerals and rare earth elements from North Dakota's abundant lignite coal. This strategic collaboration reduces U.S. dependence on foreign suppliers like China and strengthen domestic supply chains.
U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) celebrated the award, saying, "North Dakota has long been a leader in the development of our natural resources, be...