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Mineral Engineering
Mineral engineers are involved in the exploration, evaluation, development, extraction, processing and conservation of minerals like salt gypsum and sulfur. Mineral engineers also work to transform low-value, impure raw materials into commercially valuable products.
   
Examples

Mineral engineers can:
Prospect potential mineral sources.
Evaluate the best way to extract mineral resources from a specific site.
Coordinate laboratory analysis and testing of mineral samples.
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Engineering in your Community

In on-going land claim negotiations, mineral rights will be a key issue. As a mineral engineer your expertise would be helpful in making sure your community leaders have all the information required to make well informed decisions regarding these resources.
   
Aptitude

If you like...
Problem solving  
Being creative  
Exploring the earth  
Making new discoveries  
Helping the environment  
...you might enjoy Civil Engineering
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Universities

If you want to study Mineral Engineering you can go to the following universities:
University of British Columbia
Université Laval
   
Role Models

We're always looking for more role models. Do you know an Aboriginal Mineral Engineer or scientist who should be featured here? Please let us know by email.
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