MINING 1011 - Introduction to Mining Engineering I

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2018

This course provides a basic introduction to the fundamental operations involved in mining engineering. Topics to be covered include stages in the life of a mine, resources evaluation, mine planning and design, surface and underground mining methods, drilling and blasting, rock support systems, haulage and hoisting, mineral processing, mine safety and environment. Site visits to working mines during mid-term break will also be included.

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