Mar 24 48th Annual Intercollegiate Mining Games Competition All Day, March 24 – 27, 2026 The Collegiate Mining Games are coming to the University of Arizona and the San Xavier Underground Mining Laboratory. Join students, faculty, industry partners, and the local community for an unforgettable celebration of traditional mining skills—from mucking and gold panning to jackleg drilling and hand steel competitions. Get ready to cheer on the next generation of mining engineers and geoscientists!