University of Utah, Mining Engineering Department

The Department of Mining Engineering at the University of Utah has over a century of experience educating mining engineers, conducting impactful research, and partnering with industry to solve real-world challenges. The department focuses on the design and management of safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible mining and mineral resource systems that are critical to the modern economy. Our faculty bring expertise across a broad range of areas, including mine safety and health, rock mechanics, tailings and mine waste management, mine ventilation, use of remote sensing technologies in mining, and the application of artificial intelligence and data analytics to mining operations.