Geological Context of Small-Scale Mining in Latin America

Project InfoGeological Context of Small-Scale Mining in Latin AmericaElizabeth Holley | eholley@mines.eduArtisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) takes place primarily in the developing world in both the formal and informal sectors. This style of mining has become...

Global Competencies for Engineering Students

Project InfoGlobal Competencies for Engineering StudentsJessica Smith | jmsmith@mines.eduThis MURF will support a large international and interdisciplinary research project that trains engineering students from the United States, Colombia, and Peru to work with...

New and Improved methods for rock excavation in mining and tunneling

Project InfoNew and Improved methods for rock excavation in mining and tunnelingRennie Kaunda | rkaunda@mines.edu This work will build on ongoing work at the EMI to evaluate mechanical excavation under a variety of ground conditions including hard rock, sensitive...