Camborne School of Mines
The Camborne School of Mines , commonly abbreviated to CSM, was founded in 1888. Its research and teaching is related to the understanding and management of the Earth's natural processes, resources and the environment. It has undergraduate, postgraduate and research degree programmes within the Earth resources, civil engineering and environmental sectors. CSM is located at the Tremough Campus, near Falmouth, Cornwall. The school merged with the University of Exeter in 1993.ReputationThe Camborne School of Mines has an international reputation in Mining, Tunnelling, Mineralogy, Mineral economics, Geology, Geophysics, Geochemistry, and now renewable energy. CSM's international reputation dates back to the 19th century when with new deposits found around the world CSM graduates began to seek employment overseas and by the 20th century, graduates were in most of the world's major mining areas such as Southern Africa, Malaysia, Australia, South America, Mexico, USA and Canada.Through CSM's teaching, research and the CSM Association's (CSM alumni) network CSM maintains a strong presence in the global mining industry.