This presentation will cover the history, evolution and very definition of Critical and Strategic Metals. Ironically, this issue emanates directly from the current global Extractive Metallurgical Separation Science and Technology Education demographic skill crisis. An example juxtaposition will be drawn on two current metal sectors to  help illustrate the root cause of Criticality, which at its core is an increasing  lack of available experienced technical talent. Finally, the existing and new  programs in place at Colorado School of Mines Krill Institute for Extractive Metallurgy addressing current and future Critical and Strategic Metals education, research and technology challenges will be outlined.

Separation science and technology education: Extractive metallurgy perspective

248th National Meeting (2014)

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