Mining and Rock Engineering
Mining and Rock Engineering at Luleå University of Technology has a wide focus area and comprises research activities on fundamental knowledge to applied applications within mining and subsurface engineering. The education and Research in Mining and Rock Engineering at Luleå University of Technology goes back to 1971. In 2011, the Swebrec Competence Center, which focuses on blasting technology, detonation and fragmentation, became part of the subject of rock technology.
The mining and rock engineering subject at Luleå University is globally well known for its R&D activities and innovative solutions to mining problems and has wide international research network spread all over the world. The current research activities are funded and sponsored by EU through Framework research program, Strategic Research grants from the Swedish government, joint industry-government initiatives, and projects from the industry.
The following research areas are today at focus:
- Technologies related to operations in mining and underground construction; from unit operations to automation, robotization, mine production optimization, Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs), and AI/Machine Learning.
- Rock Mechanics; from fundamental strength and deformations of rock to advanced prediction models and rock support
- Blast engineering through Swebrec’s research portfolio
- Mine seismicity
- Grouting
- Mine and tunnel ventilation
- Environmental impacts of mining and extraction activities
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Mining- and Rock Engineering
Mining- and Rock Engineering comprises mining technology, rock engineering and rock mechanics, including rock mass properties, design of rock excavations in mining, tunnelling, and other underground constructions, as well as planning- and production processes related to both mining engineering and civil engineering (underground constructions).
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RaSiM 11 gathered the world around mine safety
In late August, Luleå became an international meeting place for mine safety. The 11th edition of the RaSiM conference brought together 200 participants from 22 countries and five continents.
In memory of Professor Gunnar Almgren
The former chair of Mining and Rock Engineering Gunnar Almgren has passed away (1931-2025).
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Study visit to Kiruna gave unique insights into underground mining
Students on the course Open Pit and Underground Mining at Luleå University of Technology this year had the opportunity to visit the Kiruna mine - the world's largest underground iron ore mine, located north of the Arctic Circle in Swedish Lapland....
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Mining and Rock Engineering from Luleå University of Technology recognized in Krakow
Researchers from Mining and Rock Engineering at Luleå University of Technology recently participated in the 13th conference organized by the European Federation of Explosives Engineers (EFEE) in Krakow. The conference brought together experts from...
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In memory of Professor Gunnar Almgren
The former chair of Mining and Rock Engineering Gunnar Almgren has passed away (1931-2025).
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