Explore the programs and courses offered by Mineral Resources, Geomaterials and the Environment
Browse Programs Admission InformationAcquire advanced knowledge in geology, mineralogy, and geochemistry.
Master exploration and deposit evaluation methods.
Understand the economic, environmental, and social issues associated with mineral resources.
Learn how to apply modern techniques (GIS, remote sensing, 3D modeling, etc.).
General program structure (over 2 years):
Year 1 (M1): Fundamentals and Tools
Advanced Structural Geology
Mineralogy and Petrology of Igneous and Metamorphic Rocks
Trace Element Geochemistry
Geophysical Exploration Methods
Ore Systems and Metallogeny
Introduction to GIS (Geographic Information Systems)
Remote Sensing and Geological Mapping
Year 2 (M2): Specialization and Application
Economic Evaluation of Deposits
Sustainable Management of Mineral Resources
Mining Law and Mining Policy
Environmental Risks and Mine Site Rehabilitation
Professional Internship or Research Project
Graduate Thesis
Career Opportunities:
Exploration or Mining Geologist
Mineral Resources Engineer
Mining Environmental Consultant
Researcher or Lecturer-Researcher
Expert for ONG or International Institutions
- Advanced Structural Geology
Study of geological structures (faults, folds, fractures) related to the formation of deposits.
- Mineralogy and Petrography
Identification and classification of minerals and rocks, useful for identifying deposits.
- Applied Geochemistry
Chemical analysis of rocks and minerals to understand resource formation processes.
- Metallogeny
Study of the formation processes of metalliferous deposits (copper, gold, iron, etc.).
- Geophysical and Geochemical Exploration Methods
Indirect exploration techniques for subsurface resources (gravimetry, magnetism, electricity,
- Mineralized Systems
Characterization of different types of deposits (hydrothermal, magmatic, sedimentary, etc.).
- Geological Mapping and Field Surveys
Practical methods for collecting and interpreting field data. Introduction to GIS (Geographic Information Systems)
Using digital tools for mapping and spatial data management.
1. Advanced Mineral Exploration
Use of Hyperspectral Remote Sensing for Mineral Prospecting
Application of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to Exploration
Exploration in Complex Geological Contexts (Deep Metamorphic Zones, Magmatic Arcs, etc.)
2. Critical and Strategic Resources
Rare Earth Deposits, Lithium, Cobalt, Graphite: Genesis, Location, Economic Challenges
National Strategies to Secure the Supply of Critical Metals
Recycling and Substitution of Strategic Metals
3. Advanced Geostatistics
Co-Kriging Techniques, Stochastic Simulation
Uncertainty Management in Resource Estimation
Probabilistic Modeling of the Spatial Variability of Deposits
4. Sustainable Mining
Ecological Rehabilitation of Mines After Mining
Low Environmental Impact Mining Techniques (e.g., Selective Mining, ISL - In Situ Leaching)
Integration of the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Standard in mining strategy
5. Mining hydrogeology
Groundwater management in mines
Acid mine drainage prevention and treatment
Hydrogeological impact studies in mining projects
6. Advanced mining economics
Mineral value chain analysis
Metal price forecasting models
Mining taxation and distribution of extractive revenues