Excavation Engineering and Earth Mechanics Institute (EMI)
Since 1974, EMI at Colorado School of Mines has been a global leader in excavation technology, tunneling, and drilling solutions for mining and civil underground construction. Our cutting-edge research, advanced testing, and performance modeling drive innovation in mechanical excavation, project costing, and tool design.
What We Do:
✔ Tunneling & Boring – Hard rock & soft ground TBMs, microtunneling, shaft boring.
✔ Mining Technology – Continuous miners, roadheaders, longwall shearers.
✔ Drilling & Excavation – Oil, gas, water well drilling, jet-assisted cutting.
✔ Optimization & Innovation – Performance modeling, automation, cutter development.
Why EMI?
🔹 50+ years of expertise with real-world validation.
🔹 Industry partnerships driving cost-effective, high-performance solutions.
🔹 State-of-the-art testing and predictive modeling for excavation tools.
Partner with EMI to revolutionize excavation technology.
Excavate, Innovate, Dominate.