MEDIA ADVISORY: U.S. Department of Energy to Announce Mine of the Future Project Selections at Ames National Laboratory
AMES, Iowa — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will host an event at Ames National Laboratory to announce project selections under the Mine of the Future Initiative.
Who
Audrey Robertson, Assistant Secretary of Energy, Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation
Leadership from Ames National Laboratory
Project researchers and invited stakeholders
What
Announcement of Mine of the Future project selections, followed by media availability.
When
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
11:00 a.m.-Noon CDT
Where
Ames National Laboratory
2408 Pammel Drive
Ames, Iowa
Additional location and arrival information will be provided to confirmed media.
Media Opportunities
Announcement remarks
Photography and video
Media availability following the event
RSVP
Media interested in attending should RSVP by noon, Monday, Sept. 28. to:
Laura Millsaps
Communications Manager
Ames National Laboratory
millsaps@ameslab.gov