
Bridget Scanlon
Bridget Scanlon is a research professor at the Bureau of Economic Geology at The University of Texas at Austin. She is known for her work in geosciences and environmental research, particularly focusing on water resources and the potential recovery of rare earth elements from coal ash. Her recent contributions include co-authoring a pivotal study that highlights the economic potential of coal ash as a source of rare earth minerals, emphasizing the importance of transforming waste into valuable resources.
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Bridget Scanlon is a co-lead author and research professor at the Bureau of Economic Geology who discussed the potential of coal ash as a resource.
Unlocking Hidden Wealth: America's Coal Ash Could Yield Billions in Rare Earth Elements |The Times of India·
India· 2026-07-25

