LARAMIE, Wyo., May 22 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release:

The University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources (SER) will host the second Critical Minerals Leadership Academy (CMLA) Sept. 15-23 in Laramie.

Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), the CMLA assembles future leaders with diverse backgrounds to build a strong domestic critical minerals network and contribute to the buildout of critical minerals industries.

"We are so pleased to be hosting this event for the second year in a row," says SER Acting Senior Director of Research Erin Phillips. "By providing this platform, we aim to further expand our network of critical mineral professionals and foster t...