The race for rare minerals — why mining engineering education has become the need of the hour

Dr Manoj Kumar

Dr Manoj Kumar is Associate Professor and Undergraduate & Postgraduate Program Coordinator of Mining Engineering at the Federation University of Australia Credit: Credit: Manoj Kumar

The rising global importance of rare earth elements has brought the field of mining into renewed focus. In this special podcast, Dr. Manoj Kumar, Associate Professor and Program Coordinator of Mining Engineering, explains how mining education—both in Australia and around the world—is navigating new opportunities and challenges.


According to Dr. Kumar, mining is far more than the extraction of minerals from the earth; it is a sophisticated scientific and technological discipline that profoundly influences energy, the economy, and the environment. As global dependence on rare earths, lithium, and other critical minerals continues to grow, so too does the demand for skilled engineers and researchers.

In resource-rich countries like Australia, mining engineering education is emerging as a career pathway that not only offers strong economic prospects for young professionals but also contributes meaningfully to achieving global sustainability goals.


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