One of the prerequisites to satisfy ever increasing demands for mineral raw materials is the insurance of adequate human resources. This is especially emphasized within the European Union due to completely missing or lower-grade natural ore deposits and the probable use of anthropogenic sources in the future. Consequently, more sophisticated methods of extraction and processing of ores are going to be needed, and the quantities of mine waste are going to increase as well. On top of that, environmental demands towards mining industry increase constantly. All these reasons point to the fact that highly qualified engineers are going to be needed for sustainable management in the mining industry. Unfortunately, there is rather little interest for the study of mining, mineral, and metal processing. To overcome that problem, Joint Master in Sustainable Mineral and Metal Processing Engineering PROMISE was developed recently. Two courses related to environmental geotechnics are offered in the program. Students’ attitudes towards the importance of environmental geotechnics were assessed by a simple questionnaire and supplemented by personal communication. Moreover, whether the TMR course contributed to the realization of the study program goals and the expressed expectations of future employers has also been examined. Finally, the challenge of what is needed and what is achievable for the improvement of mining education from the geotechnical point of view and from the teacher’s perspective has been presented as well.