US President Trump plans to announce more than $180 million in grants to support education and trade projects in the mining industry on Friday, a move aimed at increasing production of key minerals, according to CBS News. A White House official revealed that Trump will announce relevant plans at a round table meeting held by the US State Department. The participants include education leaders from universities such as the Colorado School of Mines. US Secretary of State Rubio, Secretary of the Interior Bergum, and Secretary of Commerce Lutnick will also attend the meeting. The US Department of Energy will launch a $100 million grant program aimed at expanding the talent pool in mining and key minerals, and significantly increasing the number of talents with related professional degrees over the next two years. An official said the project is expected to provide financial support for scholarships and other related projects. Universities, community colleges, vocational and technical schools, industry organizations, and other partners are all eligible to apply.

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