Metals and Mining is a broad sector that focuses on the entire process of finding, extracting, and using metals and minerals. Researchers in this area study different parts of the mining industry, from finding new deposits to refining ores and creating useful materials. They work on making mining more sustainable, improving how we extract metals, developing materials with special properties, and addressing the environmental and social issues related to mining. This field is important for technological progress, economic development, and managing our natural resources.