Impact
$1.7M
and counting in funding for programs and expansion
7,427
sq. ft. headquarters on a 0.5 acre parcel with room to expand
750
attendees over five years of the Denver Mineral Exploration Symposium
The challenge
Mineral demand is accelerating. The workforce needed to meet it is not.
The United States needs more professionals equipped to discover, develop, and responsibly manage the mineral resources essential to modern infrastructure, technology, and national security.
ERII bridges the gap between workforce needs and workforce constraints.
Our programs
ERII brings education and industry together through three integrated program areas designed to develop talent, advance applied innovation, and strengthen connections across the mineral resources sector.
Developing the next generation of mineral professionals
ERII supports emerging professionals with access to advanced education, applied training, mentorship, and industry connections. Meet the students building the future of the mineral resources sector—and discover how you can join or support them.
Study With
ERII
Interested in developing the skills and industry connections needed for a career in mineral resources?
Building a home for training and innovation
ERII is transforming its Golden, Colorado headquarters into a community-serving center for workforce development, applied research, education, and industry collaboration.
The facility will include:
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Flexible training and meeting space
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A professional drill-core training environment
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Shared laboratory and research infrastructure
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Workspace for visiting professionals and emerging ventures
Discover the ERII Headquarters
Learn more about ERII’s permanent home in Golden, Colorado and its role in advancing the mineral resources community.
Explore Our Future Plans
See how the facility will support hands-on training, shared research infrastructure, professional collaboration, and public engagement.
Convening the mineral community
Build the mineral workforce with us
Meeting the workforce needs of the mineral resources sector requires collaboration across industry, education, and the broader community. Join ERII in expanding applied training, supporting emerging professionals, and building the infrastructure needed for future innovation.