There are millions of professionals working in mining and related industries worldwide, and not all of them are engineers, geologists or miners.

The University of Arizona Mining 4.E program is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to mining for professionals with no background in mining.

Who Should Take this Introductory Mining Course?

This introductory mining engineering course is designed for seasoned professionals in mining and related industries, as well as individuals from other fields who find themselves working with or impacted by the mining sector.

Whether you are a field geologist seeking deeper technical understanding, an economic analyst needing a grasp on resource extraction or a lawyer navigating mining regulations, this course will equip you with the fundamental knowledge and language to excel in your role.

No prior mining experience is required, just a desire to expand your horizons and gain valuable insights into this crucial industry.

The convenient online format allows individuals in any location to take the Mining 4.E course.

What Will You Learn in Mining 4.E?

This course provides an overview of the complete life cycle of a mine from discovery to reclamation. Emphasis is placed on safety, sustainability, innovations and technologies that are driving improvements in all aspects of mining in a responsible manner.

The program takes its name from "Industry 4.0" (also called the "Fourth Industrial Revolution") and ‘E’ for ‘eLearning’. Industry 4.0 technologies like automation, machine learning, artificial intelligence and data analytics are revolutionizing industries around the world, and the mining industry is no exception.

The course will also help participants explore the Industry 4.0 evolution of the mining cycle in the next 20 years by discussing topics such as automation, biomining, sensing technologies, data analytics and space mining.

Mining 4.E Class Schedule and Format

The seven-week Mining 4.E course is completely online and self-paced, and the course material is available 24/7. You will learn via video lectures, virtual field trips, recorded interviews with industry professionals, quizzes and other online activities.

There are no weekly assignments or deadlines, and you don't need to be online at a specific time to participate. There is a recommended weekly schedule to help keep you on track, but as long as you complete the course within seven weeks, you are welcome to work at your own pace. 

What is Included?

• All course materials
• Seven weeks of access to course materials
• A digital badge and certificate of completion from University of Arizona Continuing and Professional Education, upon successful completion of the course

Learn from University of Arizona Mining & Geological Engineering Faculty

Mining & Geological Engineering (MGE) at the University of Arizona is one of the top-ranked mining engineering programs in the nation.

Academic Program Director: Moe Momayez has been an MGE faculty member since 2007, and he serves as the energy and geosensing team leader in the Department of Mining and Geological Engineering. He was interim department head from 2020 to 2022 and was the inaugural David & Edith Lowell Chair in Mining & Geological Engineering.

Momayez centers his research on developing new technologies to improve mine safety and productivity, including methods to mitigate heat-related emergencies.

Momayez is also a Senior Member of the National Academy of Inventors. He holds 14 patents and patent applications related to thermally insulating materials, heat stress prediction for mine workers, rock slope stability prediction, comminution, material characterization and renewable energy generation from mines.

Instructors: Mining 4.E is taught by University of Arizona MGE faculty, including professors Isabel Barton, Gail Heath, John Kemeny, Eric Lutz, Moe Momayez, Brad Ross, Victor Tenorio, Muhammad Waqas and Jinhong Zhang.