Expand APP
Project Description:
Expand Appalachia CORE-CM (EXPAND APP) project is to provide the foundational data, assessment methodologies, & implementation plans needed to catalyze economic growth & job creation by realizing the full potential value of the region’s natural resources, specifically including unconventional sources of critical minerals & metals as well as non-fuel carbon-based products.
Project Objectives:
- Expand the scale & scope of CORE-CM assessments within Region 2 including ME, NH, VT, and NY
- Formulate strategies to integrate infrastructure, industries, & businesses to spur economic growth using critical mineral & carbon ore resources & waste streams
- Develop & implement plans for stakeholder outreach & education
- Begin implementation of a workforce development plan for skills training for domestic CMM production
- Develop plans for technology innovation centers
- Participate in working groups
- Collaborate & coordinate with adjacent regions
- Develop datasets for a nationwide prospectus on critical minerals
Upcoming Events
- June 2, 2025 - Expand APP presentation by Dr. Bishop at the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors meeting in Blacksburg, VA
Past Events
- March 29, 2025 - Expand APP at the SME-ECMRO Mine Rescue Contest at the WV Training & Conference Center in Julian, WV
- March 21, 2025 - Expand APP presentation by Dr. Bishop at the SME Central Appalachian Section Spring Meeting in Julian, WV
- March 12, 2025 - Expand APP presentation by Dr. Bishop at the Southwest Virginia Energy R&D Authority meeting in Abingdon, VA
- February 25, 2025 - Expand APP presentation by Dr. Bishop at the SME Annual Conference in Denver, CO
- February 25, 2025 - CORE-CM/Rare Earths Technical Session at the SME Annual Conference in Denver, CO
