The Sustainable Mining Innovation and Lifestyle Enhancement Regional Innovation Engine (SMILE) project aims to transform SoAZ communities into hubs of technical mining innovation. The U of A is one of only 71 entities nationwide invited to submit a full proposal.

Why does mining education matter in Arizona? Misael Cabrera, Director of the University of Arizona School of Mining & Mineral Resources, makes a powerful case in his Arizona Daily Star op-ed. Discover how investing in mining education can shape a sustainable future, boost our economy, and support Arizona's workforce.

A $2.5 million grant from the Freeport-McMoRan Foundation will support the University of Arizona in developing K-12 programs that educate teachers and students about responsible mining and inspire students to pursue education and careers in the mining industry.

The University of Arizona School of Mining & Mineral Resources is pleased to announce that Mining & Geological Engineering professor Dr. Isabel Barton is part of a cross-disciplinary team awarded funding through the inaugural Scialog: Sustainable Minerals, Metals, and Materials initiative.

In this Q&A, Associate Professor in Mining and Geological Engineering Professor Dr. Jinhong Zhang shares his insights into sustainable solutions for mining, his passion for uncovering scientific truths. Dr. Zhang emphasizes the role of mineral processing and surface chemistry in addressing global challenges and offers students a roadmap to thrive in this dynamic field.

‘Copper will continue to thrive,’ says the mining industry veteran, speaker for the University of Arizona W.C. Lacy Distinguished Lecture Series. Learn more about new technologies within the industry here!

In this Q&A, Dr. Paul Melendez, University Distinguished Outreach Professor, Founder, Center for Leadership Ethics, a pioneer in leadership ethics and innovation, shares insights into what drew them to the School, the role of ethical leadership in the mining industry, and how their work aligns with the School's mission to address global challenges like climate change and resource sustainability.

Ethan Williams is an undergraduate student studying mining engineering. He admires the industry and its security in the job industry. Learn more about his professional development with mining here!

Andrew Wessman is an assistant professor in the materials science and engineering department at the University of Arizona. He joined the department in August 2019 after 14 years at GE, where he worked at GE Aviation and later GE Additive. Learn more about him!

We’re thrilled to announce two key appointments! Julia Potter has been named Director of the Geotechnical Center of Excellence, and Dr. Moe Momayez will lead the Center of Excellence for Mine Safety. Join us welcoming them to their new roles.