Mission

To advance responsible mining and use of minerals by catalyzing resources across The University of Arizona and our global network to: educate stakeholders on the importance of mineral resources and innovations in modern mining; attract the brightest minds from diverse disciplines to apply their talent to mineral resources challenges; develop the next generation workforce; and provide timely, integrated solutions to address real industry challenges.

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Professional Development

online learning

Enrollment is open for course "Geotechnical Radar Monitoring" (on demand), starting in August 2022. 

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How Minerals Made Civilization

historic casting

Around the world and through the epochs, this video series explores "How Minerals Made Civilization". A new episode is added biweekly.

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Minor in Sustainable Mineral Resources

Geologist in the Field

All students at the University of Arizona, beginning this fall semester, can add a minor to their course of studies which is offered by the School of Mining and Mineral Resources.

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News

Events

Midnight Aug. 22, 2022 to 11:50 p.m. Sept. 1, 2022

The Fundamentals of Tailings Management Short Course Certificate Program

Course 1: Fundamentals of Tailings Engineering
8 a.m. Aug. 27, 2022 to 5 p.m. Aug. 30, 2022

SEG 2022 Conference: Minerals For Our Future

As SEG begins our second century, the world is undergoing an unprecedented acceleration in demand for most of the metals and minerals that we discover, assess, and are mining at production levels that are already close to the highest in history. The future of economic geology revolves around retooling our skill sets, our prospects, and our mines to answer the call. We cordially invite you to become part of SEG 2022, which will be remembered in the coming decade as a pivotal collection of economic geology research that will form the basis of our industry going forward.
Midnight to 11:50 p.m. Sept. 22, 2022

THRIVE - Critical Minerals – Battery Minerals and the Electrification of Society

Gain industry insight about one of the hottest topics of the decade, critical minerals. Hear the latest thinking about how the global focus on green energy and battery consumption impacts mineral production. Prepare for this exciting and unprecedented era of change.