Research

Modeling how minerals, industry and power systems connect helps shape the future of energy and smarter decision-making.

Mines researchers advance solutions to balance water and energy systems, easing strain and supporting sustainable resources for the future.

How Mines researchers are rethinking energy systems to improve resilience, reduce risk and better serve communities.

Mines researchers are leading the way on geothermal, nuclear and alternative fuels to power future energy systems with practical, scalable solutions.

Electrical demand is surging due to AI and other factors. Because of this new energy dynamic, nuclear power is "having a moment." Mines' nuclear experts are ready to answer the media's questions.

Ebru Bozdağ, associate professor in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics at Colorado School of Mines, has been awarded the 2026 Vladimir Keilis-Borok Medal by the International Union

At Mines, alumni drive industry collaboration, shaping research, advancing innovation and preparing students for real-world careers.

Critical minerals drive clean energy, but a new commentary in Nature Energy urges “just-shoring” to ensure supply chains protect communities and support an equitable transition

Mines geophysics professor Matt Siegfried is a member of NASA’s EDGE mission to map the planet’s ice and ecosystems with the most accurate spaceborne altimeter ever.

International team co-led by Colorado School of Mines professor provides first detailed evidence of long-suspected hidden freshwater aquifers beneath the ocean floor