Research

Colorado School of Mines was awarded $32.7 million in federal funding to open a critical minerals innovation hub and strengthen the U.S. mining workforce.

New breakthroughs in critical minerals processing at Colorado School of Mines are unlocking vital metals from industrial byproducts, end-of-life electronics and more.

Colorado School of Mines faculty earn three NSF CAREER Awards advancing materials engineering research in steel, quantum materials and critical minerals.

Colorado School of Mines will lead two Genesis Mission projects using AI to advance critical mineral exploration and nuclear fuel recycling.

At Colorado School of Mines, experts are solving real-world problems in critical minerals exploration by leveraging cutting-edge technologies.

A Colorado School of Mines study finds climate change made the 2026 Western U.S. snow drought four times more likely, with major water supply impacts.

By putting "silly sprinklers" in reverse, researchers have solved Feynman's sprinkler problem to unlock new secrets of fluid dynamics and physics.

NSF CAREER Award recipient Alexander Pak advances research on biological systems, using AI to better understand and predict protein self-assembly.

Mines' quantum engineering program combines hands-on learning, industry partnerships and interdisciplinary training to prepare future quantum leaders.

Two Mines students earn Fulbright fellowships, advancing research and teaching abroad while expanding global opportunities