Superb facilities include an underground test mine
The cloud scanner rapidly constructs accurate 3D computer models using lasers, the image above shows the result from our test mine.We offer state-of-the-art equipment for teaching and research on campus and at our test mine nearby.
Laboratory classes, using our extensive teaching equipment enables students to fully appreciate the theoretical elements of the course via practical examples.
Our research facilities include world-class analytical geochemical and mineral analysis laboratories complete with QEMSCAN®, a sophisticated scanning electron microscope-based mineralogical assessment system which is a unique facility amongst UK universities.
Our analytical suite comprises an electron microprobe, low vacuum scanning electron microscope, X-ray diffraction, X-ray fluorescence, atomic absorption spectroscopy and high quality microscope and imaging facilities.
Other areas include a sensor based materials sorting and characterisation facility, mineral processing laboratory and a Geomechanics rock and soil testing facility. You will have access to the research facilities in the Department throughout your degree, especially during project work.
Look around the facilities by viewing our 360 degree virtual tours.
Holman's test mine
Camborne School of Mines manages a test mine located south of Camborne, not far from the Cornwall campus. Students are able to learn how to drill, charge and fire explosive rounds as well as learning how to survey the mine using both traditional and cutting-edge methods, such as using laser 3D scanning equipment.
