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.
Mining & Mineral Resources Research and Innovation Initiative
April 27, 2023
Engineering Alum Returns to Lead School of Mining and Mineral Resources
Misael Cabrera, Director, David and Edith Lowell Chair, is thrilled to be back at the UA and ready to collaborate on solutions for industry and the environment.
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.
In the Media
June 16, 2022
May 6, 2022
April 29, 2022
Tucson startup in finals of global mine-tailings reuse challenge
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.
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
September 9, 2021
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
In the Media
June 12, 2021, KTAR News
UArizona to create new School of Mining and Mineral Resources
June 28, 2021, KVOA
News4Tucson Today
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
Green energy and mining
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
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