Objectives
To optimize hyperspectral imaging (imaging spectrometers) across the mining lifecycle (i.e. mineral exploration, mineral processing, metallurgical extraction, mine tailings, and environmental monitoring).
To focus on integrated and interdisciplinary processing for multi-sensor characterization of earth materials.
Advantages for Industry
New technology for geology, geotechnical engineering, process control, mine-to-mill optimization, and environmental remediation.
Minimizes risk for individual companies
Early access to hot-off-the-press research results, programs, and equipment.
Training and education for undergraduate, graduates students, and industry in mining, geology, and metallurgy.
Organization and Support
Centered at the UA Mining and Geological Engineering and connected to Lowell Institute, Departments of Geosciences, Geography/Remote Sensing, Optical Science & Engineering, Civil, Architectural, and Mechanics Engineering, Environmental Science, and Computer Science along with the School of Mining and Mineral Resources (SMMR).
Partnering with companies: mining, data and software, photonics, instrumentation.
Technical Advisory Committee composed of representatives from industry partners.
Financial support: membership subscriptions, matched by external or UA funding. Current funding: SMMR, SME