UNR Mining and Metallurgical Engineering Department

The Mining Engineering Program at the University of Nevada, was established in 1886 and is now considered an integral part of Nevadas successful mining history by carrying on the tradition of excellence begun by its namesake, John Mackay, one of the developers of the Comstock Lode silver deposit in Virginia City, NV. Gold. Mining is the second largest industry in Nevada and Nevada is the fourth largest gold producer in the world and Nevadas program in Mining Engineering is one of the best in the United States therefore its no wonder that Nevadas Mining Engineering graduates are in such high demand and receive multiple job offers all over the world. Internationally renowned for its academic programs in the earth, mineral and engineering sciences, and its diverse research activities, Mackay has earned its reputation for excellence by providing the mining, engineering and minerals industries with highly-trained graduates, by conducting cutting-edge research in its state-of-the art faci...