Mining Research Centers

An industry-funded effort to bridge gaps between academia and mining professionals through a pragmatic, collaborative approach to geotechnical research and education.

Research in partnership with industry to achieve zero harm to miners with real-world improvements, identifying best practices, and improving technology and training.

A far-reaching interdisciplinary institution with a global network, dedicated to finding integrated solutions to address real industry challenges and building the workforce.

In collaboration with industry and interdisciplinary experts, the center develops research and educational initiatives to strongly reduce the environmental impact of mining.

One of the premier imaging spectroscopy facilities, developing technology to help mining engineers, geologists and environmental scientists determine material composition.

An interdisciplinary program that emphasizes collaboration between mining engineering, natural resource management, and the nation’s top faculty in a wide range of law fields.

In conjunction with the Colorado School of Mines and Colorado State University, the center focuses on education, research and outreach regarding tailings and mine waste.

A creative partnership of the James E. Rogers College of Law and Cooperative Extension to address underrepresented law and policy needs of the natural resource community.

Interdisciplinary study of hazardous waste issues. Biomedical and environmental experts investigate risks, develop remediation strategies and communicate with the populace.

A center that turns science into actionable, community-oriented solutions, including the design of environmental and social systems to anticipate changing global conditions.