Mining & Geology Educational Resources
Whether you're a teacher, a student, an organizational volunteer, or a parent - I hope these resources help you understand and learn about mining and geology in a fun way!
Virtual Reality Mine Tours
Montana Resources: Copper
Where does the copper in your phone come from?
Step inside Montana Resources in this 360° virtual reality tour and explore an active copper and molybdenum mine in Butte, Montana!
See the geology, massive equipment, and people behind the materials we use every day.
Westmoreland Rosebud: Coal
How does coal go from ancient rock to electricity - and what happens to the land afterward?
This 360° virtual reality tour takes you inside Rosebud Mine in eastern Montana to explore mining, reclamation, and the people who make it happen!
World Museum of Mining: Historic
Travel back in time at the World Museum of Mining in Butte, Montana - the only publicly accessible place in the state where you can explore mining history at an actual mine site!
This immersive virtual tour takes you through historic streets, towering headframes, and deep underground to connect Montana’s mining past to the world we live in today.
Ready to Use Activities & Resources
A fantastic resource for everything from scholarships & events to resources, tours, games, and opportunity to request a speaker!
NMA & AGI have partnered to bring together great classroom resources and lesson plans that align with state standards and connect to real-world examples!
The American Exploration & Mining Association has a growing & continually updated list of educational resources and insights.
Built for Scouting America, this book and badge outline has fantastic resources and activity ideas.
Industry Insider Info
Inside Brunton International
An exclusive Industry Insider look inside Brunton International, where geological compasses have been crafted with precision for over a century.
BTS with South32 Hermosa
A behind-the-scenes tour of South32 Hermosa: a next-generation zinc and manganese project redefining how critical minerals are developed in the U.S.
A Visit to Arcosa Aggregates
An Industry Insider look inside Arcosa Aggregates, revealing how aggregate mining turns ordinary stone into the essential materials that support roads, buildings, and modern infrastructure.