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Minerals & Mining

Minerals, mining, and land management in Colorado

CSU Extension offers science-based resources, education, and information on mineral extraction, land use, and reclamation practices in Colorado, and how mining and post-use land management can contribute to both economic development and long-term stability and resilience.

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Online Carbon Management
Graduate Certificate

Build expertise in strategies for reducing, capturing, and managing carbon emissions across natural and industrial systems. This online graduate certificate from Colorado State University equips professionals with the tools to address carbon impacts in sectors such as mining, land use, and energy production.

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