Technology Management in Mining - MINE8130
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
School: School of Mining Engineering
Course Outline: http://www.mining.unsw.edu.au/
Campus: Kensington Campus
Career: Postgraduate
Units of Credit: 6
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 0
CSS Contribution Charge: 2 (more info)
Tuition Fee: See Tuition Fee Schedule
Further Information: See Class Timetable
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Description
The course addresses the role of technology in the mining process. Sensitivity of the mine profitability and performance is addressed with respect to different levels of technology in each stage of the mining operation. Appropriate specification of technology; capital justification and cost benefit analyses; performance monitoring; technology audits; training requirements and effectiveness; occupational health and safety implications of technology changes relative to skill levels.
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