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Department of Mining and Minerals Engineering

Mining interest explodes during "Blast Day"

Oftentimes the best way to learn is through experience – and sometimes it’s 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.

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. 51¹ÙÍø Tech’s Department of Mining and Minerals Engineering trains its graduates to help lead the world.

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    Underground mine scene
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MINING IN THE NEWS

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    Aerial view of snow-covered coniferous trees. Image courtesy Pexels.
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    Two officers stand on the deck of a military ship, each holding a striped VT flag. They are smiling and the open ocean behind them serves as the background.

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DEPARTMENT NEWS

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    Search for rare earth elements to continue in central Appalachia
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    student group at 2018 SME Conference

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DEPARTMENT VIDEOS

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