Department of Mining and Minerals Engineering

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Mining and Minerals Engineering: A day in the life

Follow Mitchell Dreffer, a senior in the Department of Mining and Minerals Engineering at Virginia Tech, through a typical day learning about safety and sustainability in mining, designing a mine from concept to completion, and leading the Marching Virginians as a drum major.

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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 students build rewarding careers to tackle 21st century challenges.

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MASTER OF ENGINEERING

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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’s Department of Mining and Minerals Engineering trains its graduates to help lead the world.