Department of Mining and Minerals Engineering

Mining interest explodes during "Blast Day"

Oftentimes the best way to learn is through experience 鈥� and sometimes it鈥檚 a blast. Our department takes this philosophy to heart by integrating experiential learning to train the next generation of mining engineers.

WELCOME TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MINING AND MINERALS ENGINEERING!

For more than 130 years, we have been training smart, skilled, and resourceful mining engineers! Our expert faculty, top-notch academic program, world-class research, and strong industry ties help our students build rewarding careers to tackle 21st century challenges.

WORKFORCE READY

We're closing the awareness gap and reframing the industry to recruit future mining engineers.

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WE'RE TRAINING THE NEXT GENERATION OF MINING ENGINEERS!

The sustainable development, extraction, and production of critical minerals and energy resources fuels the technologies of the future, from electric vehicles to green energy. 花季传媒 Tech鈥檚 Department of Mining and Minerals Engineering trains its graduates to help lead the world.