The Virginia Tech Department of Mining and Minerals Engineering is one of the largest minerals and energy related programs in North America, with a strong international reputation for its academic (undergraduate and graduate), research, and public service programs. Housed within a nationally ranked College of Engineering at Virginia’s public land-grant research university, the department engages in broad research efforts, to include sustainable mineral and energy resource development, occupational health and safety, optimized separation processes, and coalbed methane recovery. It is home to two research centers: the Virginia Center for Coal and Energy Research and the Center for Advanced Separation Technologies.
University of Utah, Mining Engineering Department
The Department of Mining Engineering at the University of Utah has over a century of experience educating mining engineers, conducting impactful research, and partnering with industry to solve real-world challenges. The department focuses on the design and management of safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible mining and mineral resource systems that are critical to the modern economy. Our faculty bring expertise across a broad range of areas, including mine safety and health, rock mechanics, tailings and mine waste management, mine ventilation, use of remote sensing technologies in mining, and the application of artificial intelligence and data analytics to mining operations.
Thoroughbred Drill and Blast Consultants
Thoroughbred Drill and Blast Consultants is a world-class international drill and blast consulting team focusing on underground and surface drilling and blasting. The team combines practical field experience with sound engineering approaches. Capabilities include: underground overbreak and dilution control, surface ore control, troubleshooting, instrumentation, and root cause analysis, drill and blast engineer and operations training, professional engineering services, expert witness, and others.
The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP)
The University of Texas at El Paso’s College of Engineering, a national leader in engineering education and innovation, is proudly returning to its roots by restoring its mining engineering program. Originally funded to serve the mining industry, UTEP will renew this vision by offering a 21st-century mining engineering curriculum, including immersive experiential learning and industry-aligned training that reflects emerging trends in automation, sustainability, and critical mineral production. UTEP will produce skilled graduates prepared to support modern, sustainable resource development. The revitalized mining engineering program is designed to cultivate impactful careers, accelerate technological advancement and fill a critical national need.
SYMX.AI
SYMX.AI is a leading industrial AI and IoT company delivering asset performance management solutions for mining industry. The platform combines proprietary edge hardware, mesh and satellite connectivity, and AI-driven analytics to collect, contextualize, and act on real-time equipment data from mixed OEM fleets. SYMX.AI helps miners reduce unplanned downtime, optimize fuel and consumables, extend component life and improve operational readiness. Designed for harsh, connectivity-constrained environments, the solution supports both underground and open-pit operations and is future-ready for advanced use cases such as predictive maintenance, operator behavior analytics, and autonomous and drone-enabled workflows. | SYMX.AI (formerly Symboticware) is the end-to-end platform for mining fleet digitization. IIoT platform, software and AI to drive efficiency, productivity and sustainability of mobile assets.
SRK Consulting
We are an independent, international consultancy providing focused advice and solutions to clients, mainly in the earth and water resource industries. For mining projects, we offer services from exploration to mine closure. Our specialists are leaders in fields such as due diligence, technical studies, mine waste and water management, permitting, and mine rehabilitation. Applying their extensive knowledge and experience, our consultants develop innovative approaches and practical techniques that meet clients’ unique needs and financial objectives. Among our clients are many of the world’s major, medium-sized, and junior metal and industrial mining houses, exploration companies, financial institutions, EPCM firms, and government departments. | SRK Consulting is an independent, international consulting practice that provides focused advice and solutions to clients, mainly in the earth and water resource industries. For mining projects, SRK offers services from exploration to mine closure, including feasibility studies, due diligence reviews, and production optimization. Established in 1974, SRK now employs more than 1,800 professionals internationally in over 45 offices on 6 continents.
SLR International Corporation
SLR is a global leader in environmental, engineering, and advisory solutions: helping clients achieve their sustainability goals. We partner with clients throughout their project life-cycle from strategy and design, through compliance and operations, to end-of-life and remediation. Since 1994, we have built ‘One Team’ of talented environmental and business consultants, engineers and scientists.