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Peek inside the new USGS and Mines research facility in Golden

October 16, 2026

Aerial view of the Energy and Minerals Research Facility under construction on the Colorado School of Mines campus in Golden, with scaffolding, cranes and rooftop equipment visible and foothills in the background.

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By Tim Meyer

Get a first look inside the new U.S. Geological Survey Energy and Minerals Research Facility on the Colorado School of Mines campus. The building is expected to be complete in early 2027 and will be home to researchers from Mines and USGS.

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