Mining & Geological Engineering

This section of the college news site gathers stories that feature the faculty, students, staff and programs of the UA Department of Mining and Geological Engineering. For detailed information about all other aspects of MGE, please visit the department website.

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Mining & Geological Engineering News

UA Mining Lab Gets Jumbo Gift from Industry Partners

Aug. 29, 2011 | Pete Brown

Asarco and Atlas Copco are providing much more than a rebuilt, repainted drill jumbo -- the gift includes parts, service and training to keep the rig safe and operational. (Photo: Pete Brown)

Mining Industry Supports Students >>

Industry Helps Engineering Students Reanimate Robotic Mine Vehicles

May 24, 2011 | Ed Stiles

The autonomous vehicles, which replace human drivers with computer control, satellite navigation and robotic vision, were originally part of a research program at Freeport-McMoRan in Safford, Ariz.

Industry-University Collaboration >>

Mining Competition Brings Rock Drilling to Old Main

March 29, 2011 | Pete Brown

Mining engineering competition explains origin of holes in giant rocks outside Old Main on the UA campus.

Driller Thriller >>

Women Engineers Shine at Innovation Day Showcasing UA Research

March 23, 2011 | Jessa Turner

The March 29 event celebrates the UA's success in technology development and innovation by highlighting the research achievements of students, staff and faculty members.

At the Leading Edge >>