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
- Reinventing the wheel, literally: Mines team excels at NASA competition
<div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW145067270 BCX0"><p>More than 6,000 years after its invention, a team of Colorado School of Mines students is working to improve on one of human … - Mines to compete in EcoCAR Innovation Challenge sponsored by GM and Stellantis
Colorado School of Mines joins EcoCAR Innovation Challenge, giving students hands-on experience designing next-gen battery systems for electric and hybrid vehicles. Colorado School of Mines is one of … - Anuj Chauhan inducted to AIMBE College of Fellows
Mines Professor Anuj Chauhan has been elected to the AIMBE College of Fellows in recognition of his pioneering work in ophthalmic drug delivery. Anuj Chauhan, professor of chemical and biological engi … - Mines alum helps global sportswear company set the pace with better data
Mines alum Catie Crossman ’14 drives data governance at ASICS, connecting technology, business and community impact. This story first appeared in the Winter 2026 issue of Mines Magazine. Have you ever …
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