Program: Critical Minerals-Processing & Extraction - South Dakota School of Mines & Technology

Mar 29, 2025

2024-2025 Academic Catalog

Dr. Brett N. Carlson
Department of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering
Mineral Industries 103
(605) 394-1284
E-mail: brett.carlson@sdsmt.edu

Department Main Office
Administrative Assistant
Jessica Zacher, Senior Secretary
Mineral Industries 115
(605) 394-2341

Students are responsible for checking with their advisors for any program modifications that may occur after the publication of this catalog.

Required courses:

MET 220 Mineral Processing and Resource Recovery Credits: (3-0) 3
MET 310 Aqueous Extraction, Concentration, and Recycling Credits: (3-0) 3
MET 320 Metallurgical Thermodynamics Credits: (4-0) 4
MET 321 High Temperature Extraction, Concentration, and Recycling Credits: (3-0) 3
MET 455/555 Geometallurgy Credits: (3-0) 3
MET 457 Critical Minerals Credits: (3-0) 3

To apply for a minor, please review policies and submit required forms .

Students from any undergraduate discipline at South Dakota Mines may pursue a minor in Critical Minerals - Processing & Extraction.