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

Mine in Sweden in the Winter

Enrollment is open for the July course "Water in Mine Operations and Slope Stability", developed and taught by some of the leading industry experts in mining hydrogeology. 

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How Minerals Made Civilization

How Minerals Made Civilizations

The Pharaos, the Aztecs, Sargon of Akkad, WW2 soldiers, and Saladin are some of the people featured in the video series "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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Events

Midnight June 9, 2022 to 11:50 p.m. June 10, 2022

ENERGY TRANSITION AND EMISSION REDUCTION FOR METALS AND MINING INDUSTRY

The Energy Transition and Emission Reduction Forum 2022 is a hybrid event that will be physically held in Stockholm. The conference's goal is to bring together decision-makers from the metals and mining industries for a two-day business networking event.
8 a.m. June 12, 2022 to 5 p.m. June 16, 2022

39th ASRS Annual Meeting

The 39th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Reclamation Sciences (ASRS) is June 12-16, 2022, in Duluth, MN. This conference will focus on the research, technical, and regulatory issues associated with the land and water implications of anthropogenic land disturbances.
10 a.m. June 13, 2022 to 5 p.m. June 15, 2022

PDAC

The Trade Show is where organizations and governments showcase the world’s leading technology, products, services and mining jurisdictions. A place to connect with decision makers and promote brand awareness to a worldwide market.