Resources and Communities
Our mission is to conduct scientific investigations that contribute to more just and equitable ecosystems where humans, the natural environment, and technology can coexist in mutually beneficial ways. We are particularly interested in the interactions between communities and energy and mineral developments.
Resources and Communities in the Department of Mining Engineering
Our mission is to conduct scientific investigations that contribute to more just and equitable ecosystems where humans, the natural and built environment, and technology can coexist in mutually beneficial ways. We are particularly interested in human and environment interactions as they relate to energy and mineral developments.
Campus News
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Caitlyn Castellion and Marco Salgado among 441 students nationwide chosen for the competitive scholarship program - Celebrating the people behind the experience: 2025 Administrative Faculty Awards highlight impact on student success
From building community to advancing hands-on learning and championing student research, the efforts of administrative faculty help define what makes Mines a special place to live, learn and grow. … - Delivering possibilities through record-breaking private investment: 2025 Impact Report
Mines marked an incredible milestone: $550 million in community support through the Campaign for MINES@150 - From concrete canoes to timber buildings, Mines student teams win big at civil engineering competition
Colorado School of Mines’ student chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers dominated at the regional Rocky Mountain ASCE Student Symposium, held April 10-12 at Colorado State University. …
Welcome
Welcome to our research group’s website! We are an interdisciplinary group of scholars and students in the Mining Engineering Department at the Colorado School of Mines. We collaborate with engineers, social scientists, and applied scientists across campus, as well as governments, NGOs, academics, and students around the globe to understand and address some of the world’s most difficult challenges. Our work maintains a focus on the relationship between mineral and energy developments and communities. We conduct research on topics related to artisanal and small-scale mining, resource extraction and sustainable development, social responsibility, and social license to operate. Please view our website, and feel free to reach out with any inquiries.
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Dr. Nicole Smith