# DOE Funds Mining Revival in NC | Charlotte News

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Podcast: [Charlotte News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/charlotte-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463310)
Published: 2026-09-15T01:04:39+00:00
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The Department of Energy is injecting $16 million into mining education to jumpstart a workforce crisis holding back critical mineral projects like Albemarle’s lithium mine in North Carolina. With fewer than 200 mining engineers graduating nationwide last year, the U.S. faces a talent gap that’s slowing domestic mining revival. Though no NC schools qualify for the first round, officials hope the Kings Mountain mine—targeting 300+ jobs and aiming to be the nation’s first zero-emissions lithium operation—will catalyze local universities to launch mining programs, creating a homegrown pipeline of skilled workers. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/dept-energy-launches-new-initiative-fill-mining-jobs-meet-us-lithium-needs/5PIH24VBO5AKBOQIUTPS3RL3BM/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ad526c6f58f96ba2 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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