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CATALYST eNewsletter header, minds over minerals

A woman checks equipment, a hauling truck on a slope, a fiery blast

In this issue

• Education
• Research
• Outreach
• People
• Events

... and more!

The University of Arizona warms up with the Spring! The mining community is hitting the ground running in 2022 with upcoming opportunities to meet and learn, both in person and virtual.

EDUCATION

a chunk of gold ore and an Egyptian statue

Discover "How Minerals Made Civilization"

In this new video series, Assistant Professor Isabel Barton travels back in time to ancient societies to explore the surprising ways in which mineral resources have shaped the course of history.

Watch the Videos

Modern takes from the Mining Law Summit

Stan Dempsey and John Lacy discussed increasing difficulties obtaining mining permits. Learn about how new legal structures can maximize benefits and safety for all stakeholders involved.

Keep on Learning!

GCE Course Available On Demand:
Enroll for Water in Mine Operations and Slope Stability.
Arizona Science Lecture Series 2022:
Featuring "minerals important enough to dedicate a lecture series to."

UArizona in the News

"UArizona research again ranks among nation's top public universities"

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RESEARCH

a female scientist in a white lab coat and safety goggles works at a desk with beakers

A new UArizona research initiative

More than $1.4 million of funding was awarded to sixteen projects spanning eleven University departments and affiliated organizations for research and education related to mineral resources. More details coming soon!

How can robots think like humans?

The UArizona’s Space and Terrestrial Robotic Exploration (SpaceTREx) Laboratory is exploring the possibilities of extraterrestrial mining.

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OUTREACH

Students and Lowell Institute staff interact with elected officials outside on the House lawn

Bringing Together the Mining Community

Industry professionals, academics, students and elected officals alike came together on Wednesday, February 16th to participate in the 7th Annual Mining Day at the Capitol event on the House Lawn in Phoenix, AZ.

Community Happenings

"UArizona Gem & Mineral Museum is open and ready for gem show crowd"

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PEOPLE

Student Feature: Katie Slaughter

She's an undergraduate student double majoring in Mining Engineering and Geology, with big dreams of setting up mining operations in space. Katie Slaughter is a local rock star!

Meet Katie

A warm welcome to...

New hires Hervé Rezeau as the Lundin Family Endowed Chair in Economic Geology, as well as Angelina Anani and Nathalie Risso as Associate and Assistant Professors in Mining & Geological Engineering respectively! Wishing them the best of luck as part of the UArizona family.

According to the AZGS, Arizona currently maintains a total of 433 active mines.

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EVENTS

booth banner: engineering, environmental science, social science, business, space mining, geoscience, health and safety, law. Below: a woman with a blue mask, people standing at a dig site, woman sitting in front of a wall of computer monitors, man in safety gear sampling water, woman in a baseball cap studying a rock in the field. Bottom: new kind of school for a fast-changing world

Meet Us at MineXchange!

The annual conference will be held in-person in Salt Lake City, Utah. Participate in sessions by Brad Ross, Interim Director of the School of Mining and Mineral Resources, and other UArizona faculty and students. Join us at the alumni reception and visit Booth #1729 in the Exhibition Hall!

More Info

Mario presents at a podium on a panel of industry experts behind a table

A Return from Hiatus

After the 2020 event was called off, nearly 80 attendees from across the world came together in December to enjoy the Arizona Chapter of Women in Mining's interactive diversity workshop.

Slope Stability Symposium 2022

Hosted by the University of Arizona October 17-21st, 2022.

We invite all alumni & students of mining-related degrees to submit their best shots! We want to see where your degree has taken you, some of the unique and exciting opportunities you’ve been a part of, and the things that make you love this degree and career path! Deadline to submit: March 6.

More Events

Until March 6: Landscapes of Extraction
Phoenix Art Museum explores the history and art of mining in the American West.
March 11-12: SXSW 2022
University of Arizona debuts the WONDER HOUSE at South by Southwest.
March 12-13: Tucson Festival of Books
Explore the journey of copper and electricity at the Institute's booth in Science City.

What's up at AZGS?
The economic geology, ore production, and mining history of the Globe-Miami area.

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This newsletter is made possible in part by a gift from the Freeport-McMoRan Foundation

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