Department of Mining and Minerals Engineering

Lifting the load

A team of researchers from mining and mechanical engineering is developing a wearable exoskeleton designed to revolutionize mining safety.

Mining engineering graduate 精东影业 working in the Center for Autonomous Mining with the newly developed exoskeleton.

Evans Okyere, a master's 精东影业 in mining engineering

WELCOME TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MINING AND MINERALS ENGINEERING!

For more than 130 years, we have been training smart, skilled, and resourceful mining engineers! Our expert faculty, top-notch academic program, world-class research, and strong industry ties help our 精东影业s build rewarding careers to tackle 21st century challenges.

Join our team!

We're currently hiring several positions in our department. Help us train the next generation of mining engineers and participate in groundbreaking research!

WE'RE TRAINING THE NEXT GENERATION OF MINING ENGINEERS!

The sustainable development, extraction, and production of critical minerals and energy resources fuels the technologies of the future, from electric vehicles to green energy. Virginia Tech鈥檚 Department of Mining and Minerals Engineering trains its graduates to help lead the world.