Mines for Limitless Minds 2022 | School of Mining & Mineral Resources

When

10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nov. 15, 2022

Where

UArizona Mall in front of Student Union

Come discover the limitless education and career paths mining and minerals can offer you!

Because the only thing growing faster than demand for mineral resources are the opportunities in this field.

Discover Mineral Resources

See the latest electric vehicle and the minerals that make it.
Explore the minerals life cycle: from the birth of a rock through to recycling!
An interactive map of where to find gold, copper and gems in Arizona.
From rocks to rockets: the raw material for rocket parts and a 3-D printing!

Mining & Technology

How to turn former waste piles into metal.
3-D software that makes each blast smarter than the last.
UArizona-developed apps and gaming software that protect worker safety.
Space mining robots...?

Mining & Sustainability

What Arizona’s mines do to protect biodiversity and meet net zero targets.
In Situ Mining: How to mine without digging a hole.
Plants that mine! And a look at revegetation with the Center for Environmentally Sustainable Mining
How to incorporate Native American traditional ecological knowledge into environment and social impact assessments to protect what matters most.

Go on the world's most important treasure hunt

Exploration & Entrepreneurship

What it’s like to explore the far corners of Earth for the next big mineral discovery.
A glimpse into the Alfie Norville Gem & Mineral Museum.
What it’s like to raise billions of dollars to develop a mine.

Career Hub & Student Life

Meet UArizona’s mining, minerals and sustainability clubs
Resume reviews and job interview tips from pros
School of Mining & Mineral Resources scholarship recipients (and how you can get one, too).

What's it like to drive a 2-story truck?

What’s a mile beneath your feet?

What minerals are in an EV, and where in the world do they come from?

How can you tell when a mountain is moving? (and yes, they do move!)

Come find out!

Industry exhibitors:

Arizona Department of Environmental Quality

ASARCO *

BHP *

Hudbay *

* We're hiring

Live Podcasts

Two episodes of the "Our Resources" podcast will be recorded during the event: podcaster Caelen Burand in conversation with consultant Adam Hawkins and with Lundin Group's Stephen Williams. When to watch