Research Overview

The School of Mining & Mineral Resources at UArizona supports research and innovation across many critical areas, including mine site reclamation, geotechnical processes, health and safety, AI and machine-learning, autonomous systems, water treatment, and more. We are committed to addressing not just the technical aspects of mining, but also the cultural, environmental, and economic dimensions of socially and environmentally responsible mineral resources. 

Transdisciplinary Mining & Minerals Research

We bring together top scientific minds across disciplinary boundaries, creating a vibrant mining innovation ecosystem with pathways for inventions to go from concept-to-market. With robust research & innovation grants and a vibrant start-up culture, there's a reason Southern Arizona is called the "Silicon Valley of Mining." 

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Research Centers

The School of Mining & Mineral Resources partners in several high-profile research centers, institutes, labs and facilities on campus, many involving collaborations with industry, other universities, government agencies and NGOs, to tackle complex global mining and mineral resources challenges head-on. 

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