Dr. Michael G. (Mike) Nelson is a retired professor of mining engineering at the University of Utah. He previously held a similar position at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, where he was also the manager of the University’s Silver Fox Mine. He holds degrees in metallurgical engineering, applied physics, and mining engineering. Mike has worked for Kennecott Copper, Westinghouse Electric, Consolidation Coal, and EIMCO Process Equipment, and has served as a director for several mining and exploration companies. He holds nine patents in mining and mineral processing technology. Mike has authored 21 books and book chapters, and numerous technical papers. He has given invited short courses in the U.S., Australia, Ecuador, and India, and has been an expert witness in the U.S. and Australia. He was recently elected a Fellow and Distinguished Member of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration.
Professor of mining engineering at the University of Utah.
