When
March 25 – 27, 2026, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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48th Annual Intercollegiate Mining Games Competition
March 25-27, 2026 | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
San Xavier Underground Mining Laboratory
6200 Ocotillo Ranch Road | Sahuarita, AZ 85629
The U of A SME Student Chapter, part of the School of Mining and Mineral Resources, is hosting the 48th International Collegiate Mining Competition. Students, faculty, industry partners and community members are welcome to attend this celebration of traditional mining skills – from gold panning and jackleg drilling to swede saw and hand steel competitions. Get ready to cheer on the next generation of mining engineers and geoscientists!