Mines News

Caleb Oppelt, a South Mines sophomore metallurgical engineering major, has turned his passion for metals into a way to pay for his degree.

For nearly a decade, Gokce Ustunisik, Ph.D., South Dakota Mines associate professor of geology and geological engineering and curator of minerals, has helped her students succeed through her innovative teaching and individualized mentorship. That...

South Dakota Mines professor Mary Witlacil and her climbing partner, Sarah Malone, etched their names into mountaineering history when they became the first all-women team to summit Alaska’s Devil’s Thumb—a jagged peak known for brutal weather,...

South Dakota Mines is celebrating its legacy while looking to the future of sustainable mining. On Saturday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mines will host the inaugural 4M Expo – Mining, Minerals, Munitions, and Manufacturing in the Nucor Mineral...

From painting downtown windows to whitewashing the iconic M, South Dakota Mines is gearing up for Rocker Days — the university’s annual homecoming week filled with tradition and celebration. This year’s schedule is packed with events, including...

At South Dakota Mines students are known for tackling some of the world's toughest challenges. But each fall, their creativity and engineering skills are put to the real test – who can launch pumpkins the farthest? For nearly two decades, the university's...