How do I find mining R&D groups?
Hi, I'm a mechanical engineering student from Argentina looking for opportunities to do my undergraduate thesis on mining or Oil & Gas related topics.
I study at a prestigious and rigorous university in Argentina where we dedicate our final year entirely to a thesis project. My school allows us to develop it in collaboration with an external group, university, or company — so I want to take advantage of that to break into the mining or O&G sectors, which are booming here in Argentina right now.
I've been trying to locate R&D groups working on mining-related mechanical engineering problems but haven't had much luck. Any recommendations on how to find them? Is this kind of international collaboration feasible for an undergrad? Any general advice is welcome.