Critical minerals

A collage graphic depicting the state of Arizona, copper, mining, robotics, artificial intelligence and students learning.

Local, national and global affairs

ASU works with Freeport-McMoRan to strengthen supply of a critical mineral — copper

phosphate fertilizer in gloved hands

Environment and sustainability

Phosphate powers life as we know it; yet most of us flush it down the drain

February 17, 2026

Two scientists in white coats and gloves observing a 3D printer in action.

Science and technology

The hidden powers of porous copper

February 02, 2026

Students pose in safety gear outside the entrance to the Resolution Copper Mine.

Science and technology

How ASU students are making this Arizona copper mine safer

January 23, 2026

A graphic depicting the periodic table elements lithium, manganese, gallium, nickel and aluminum connected to their uses in batteries, microchips, steel, satellites, jets and common items like coins and soda cans.

Science and technology

Securing America's critical minerals supply

December 10, 2025

Illustration of an electron spinning.

Science and technology

Tiny copper clusters could lead to faster, energy-saving electronics

August 01, 2025

Close-up image of a new copper alloy, shown at the atomic scale.

Science and technology

Breakthrough copper alloy achieves unprecedented high-temperature performance

March 28, 2025

Professor and student wearing lab coats in a lab.

Environment and sustainability

ASU prof turns trash into treasure

December 10, 2024

Alexandra Navrotsky

Science and technology

ASU professor receives federal funding for technology to grow domestic critical minerals supply chain

November 08, 2022

A large field growing lettuces

Science and technology

Taking steps to solve the problem of phosphorus

September 14, 2021

planets

Science and technology

Scientists search for stellar phosphorus to find potentially habitable exoplanets

September 16, 2020