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.

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Mining engineering graduate student working in the Center for Autonomous Mining with the newly developed exoskeleton.

Development of Exoskeleton for Underground Mining — Evans Okyere, a master's student in mining engineering

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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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center for autonomous mining

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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.