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, invites you to the 48th International Collegiate Mining Competition. Join students, faculty, industry partners and the local community for a 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!