The Critical Mineral Mining Education Act of 2026 aims to enhance mining education in the United States by establishing two new programs: the Critical Mineral Mining Fellowship Program and the Visiting Mining Scholars Program. This legislation addresses a pressing shortage of skilled workers in the mining industry, which is grappling with an aging workforce and insufficient new graduates entering the field. The Critical Mineral Mining Fellowship Program will provide funding for U.S. students pursuing advanced degrees in mining-related fields, allowing them to study at foreign institutions.