Earth Exploration

The Center to Advance the Science of Exploration to Reclamation in Mining (CASERM) at Colorado School of Mines has entered a groundbreaking partnership with Descartes Labs Government (DLG), recently

A regional carbon storage hub near Pueblo, Colorado, works with local stakeholders to find emissions solutions.

For Mines faculty members Ryan Venturelli, Matthew Siegfried and Brandon Dugan, cross-collaboration is key to addressing climate science challenges

Research will focus on both the environmental and community impacts of vertically integrated mining operations

Geophysicists Mengli Zhang and Yaoguo Li are working with the U.S. Geological Survey as part of a joint industry program to develop exploration techniques to find hydrogen trapped underground.

“It is clear that the only viable path to mining development in the U.S. requires a dual focus on innovative technologies and techniques and engagement with communities, Tribes and wider society,” said Morgan Bazilian, Director of the Payne Institute.

“We are thrilled to be taking the relationship between Mines and Idaho National Laboratory to productive new heights that build on our research strengths and shared vision to create synergy in the national interest,” said Walter G. Copan, Mines vice president for research and technology transfer.

Hickenlooper proposes national leadership and innovation for clean and responsible critical mineral sourcing

In her testimony, Associate Professor Elizabeth Holley discussed Mines’ vision for the “mining of the future,” which aligns with students’ interest in environmental stewardship, innovation and social impact.

Bill Zisch, J. Steven Whisler Head of Mining Engineering at Mines, spoke on a new vision for mining in the future.