Subsurface Science and Technology: Domestic Mining and Geothermal Energy

House Science, Space, and Technology Committee
   Energy Subcommittee
2318 Rayburn

04/16/2026 at 10:15AM

Energy subcommittee hearing entitled “Subsurface Science and Technology: American Energy and Mineral Dominance.”

Witnesses:

  • Carlos Araque, President and Chief Executive Officer, Quaise Energy
  • Dr. Elizabeth Holley, Professor, Mining Engineering, Colorado School of Mines
  • Dr. Thomas A. Lograsso, Director, Critical Materials Innovation Hub, Ames National Laboratory
  • Joel Edwards, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer, Zanskar Geothermal & Minerals