Subsurface

As demand for critical minerals grows, Mines is driving innovation in sustainable mining through research, education and hands-on training.

Matt Morgan, State Geologist of Colorado and director of the Colorado Geological Survey, housed at Colorado School of Mines, has been honored with the 2025 Presidential Award from the Association of

In the 1960s, scientists were quite surprised when they looked at their data: it clearly showed that there was fresh or freshened water under the ocean floor. How did it get there? How long has it

CURIE – short for Colorado Underground Research Institute – will allow researchers to test quantum sensors and more in a very low background environment.

The Center for Mining Sustainability will fund four new research projects focused on rare earth minerals, aquifer management, nature-based water treatment and the repurposing of mine tailings.

Bill Zisch '79 served as the president of Mines Alumni Board before taking on his new role leading Mining Engineering Department.

A rapidly changing energy system, increasing energy and critical minerals demand and related national security imperatives present Native American Tribes with a generational economic opportunity

Associate Professor Gabriel Walton honored by the International Society of Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering

Mooney was honored for “his significant contributions to tunnel and earthwork construction technology, process improvement, and recognized leadership in underground construction research, education and outreach.”