Stillwater Critical Minerals Corp. is teaming up with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the U.S. Department of Energy to investigate the potential for geologic hydrogen production at its Stillwater West project in Montana. The project, funded with $2 million from Berkeley Lab, focuses on developing technology for extracting hydrogen safely and economically from ultramafic rocks. Geologic hydrogen, generated through natural processes like serpentinization, offers promise as a clean energy source with minimal environmental impact. The project involves laboratory tests, field studies, and numerical modeling to advance geologic hydrogen production. Hydrogen's role in producing zero-emission energy contrasts with fossil fuels, making it an appealing option for a sustainable energy future. Stillwater's CEO, Michael Rowley, highlights the importance of this work for securing critical minerals supply and potentially generating clean energy. Dr. Mengsu Hu and Dr. Carl Steefel from Berkeley Lab express enthusiasm for the project's potential and the opportunity to study geologic hydrogen at scale. The collaboration signifies a step towards sustainable practices in mining and energy production, aiming to leverage the unique geology of the Stillwater Igneous Complex for both mineral supply and clean energy development.