On Saturday, Oct. 3, industry, academia, government and the public will gather at the 夜色视频 to explore the long and storied history of mining in the Silver State. "Mining Heritage and Innovation – Mining in Everyday Life" is designed to celebrate the legacy of mining in the American West, explore modern mining practices and sustainability, and foster conversations between stakeholders. This is part of a series of events celebrating the nation’s 250th birthday.
Held in collaboration with the Bureau of Land Management, the event will start with Jeff Parshley, the director of the Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering, providing opening remarks.
Eric Nystrom, an associate professor of history at the University who specializes in the history of mining, will give the keynote address, followed by remarks from Stevan Pearce, director of the Bureau of Land Management.
Panel discussions will explore the following topics: “Mining Heritage and Cultural Impact,” “Modern Mining: Balancing Production and Sustainability” and “Future of Mining: Policy and Permitting,” and a student poster session will highlight mining-related research done by students at the University.
A tour of the Lithium Americas Technology Center will also be provided, along with a demonstration by the University’s mining competition team, the Mackay Muckers.
“Mining has been an integral part of Nevada history for nearly 200 years, but over time the industry has graduated from picks, shovels and gold pans to drones, automated trucks and AI,” Parshley said. “Northern Nevada, as the number one mining jurisdiction in the world according to the Fraser Institute’s 2026 mining survey, continues to lead the way in innovations that improve the industry economically, environmentally and in its contributions to society.”
The day will close with an evening reception at the W. M. Keck Earth Science and Mineral Engineering Museum, hosted by the Foundation for America’s Public Lands.
Space is limited, and those interested in attending can reach out to cosevents@unr.edu.
