School of Mining and Mineral Resources

School of Mining and Mineral Resources Mission Statement

We transform the way students, professionals, and communities work across boundaries to meet the complex challenges of economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable mineral resources.

School of Mining & Mineral Resources Timeline

Misael Cabrera_wide.jpg	April 27, 2023 Engineering Alum Returns to Lead School of Mining and Mineral Resources Misael Cabrera is thrilled to be back at the UA and ready to collaborate on solutions for industry and the environment. Read on the College of Engineering website
April 30, 2022 Beginning in the fall semester of 2022, all students at the University of Arizona will be able to add a minor in sustainable resources to their course of studies. Info for prospective students of the minor	geologist.jpg	In the Media June 16, 2022 Women in mining on the move May 6, 2022 It's one of the five Cs of Arizona's economy. But what role does mining really play in Arizona today? April 29, 2022 Tucson startup in finals of global mine-tailings reuse challenge
research_carousel.jpg	December 13, 2021 Interdisciplinary research in mineral resources gets a boost with new initiative A total of 17 proposals from across campus, representing seven different colleges, resulted from the first call for proposals.	In the Media December 29, 2021 World’s first school for holistic mining management incorporates ESG agenda
October 27, 2021 A new interdisciplinary mining and minerals research hub for students Our research hub will create common ground for students and researchers alike.	studenresearch_carousel.jpg	Research at UArizona September 28, 2021 Construction Underway on Grand Challenges Research Building February 1, 2021 UArizona in Top 20 Among Public University Research Expenditures
school_carousel_Sept_1.jpg	September 9, 2021 Arizona State Legislature Approves $4M in Ongoing Yearly Funding for School of Mining and Mineral Resource The funding will go toward faculty, staff, students, and facilities.	In the Media September 11, 2021, Remonews Autonomous robot swarms to mine the moon’s resources September 15, 2021, KGUN 9 UArizona School of Mining and Mineral Resources received $4M from state (video)
June 11, 2021 UArizona Press Release New School of Mining and Mineral Resources at UArizona Will Take Holistic Approach Arizona Board of Regents approves creation of the School	DSC_0187_carousel.jpg	In the Media June 12, 2021, KTAR News UArizona to create new School of Mining and Mineral Resources June 28, 2021, KVOA News4Tucson Today
school_carousel.jpg	May 2021 New School of Mining and Mineral Resources approaches final stage of approval Industry, faculty and students work together to design the future of mining and mineral resources education	How to improve enrollment in mining engineering A two-part article published in Mining Engineering magazine Read PDF
February 2021 Proposed UArizona school aims to change mining education Planning moves forward	iStock-675292494-carousel.jpg	Green energy and mining The world in 2050: Cleaner mining for greener energy
carousel_school.jpg	December 2020 UArizona works toward becoming a leader in all things mining UArizona explains its plans	In the Media December 17, 2020, Engineering & Mining Journal Lundin Family Donates $2M to UArizona Mining Program
October 29, 2020 UArizona Press Release Lundin Family Giving $2M to UArizona Mining and Mineral Resources Programs with Challenge that Could Bring Millions More UArizona introduces proposed School	fireworkjpg	In the Media November 30, 2020, Chamber Business News Mining family donates more than $2 million to expand UArizona mining school November 2, 2020, Mining Global Lundin Family to fund mining school at University of Arizona