Course

Fundamentals of Mining Engineering - MINE8101

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering

School: School of Mining Engineering

Course Outline: School

Campus: Sydney

Career: Postgraduate

Units of Credit: 6

EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)

Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 2

CSS Contribution Charge: 2 (more info)

Tuition Fee: See Tuition Fee Schedule

Further Information: See Class Timetable

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Description

This course provides an introduction to the discipline of mining engineering and relevant enabling sub-disciplines (geology, engineering mechanics and fluids and thermodynamics, risk management, mineral processing); the various facets of mining engineering within the mining industry; importance of sustainable mining practices from exploration to mine closure; and a practical understanding of the key elements of each of the major mining methods in use both in Australia and internationally. Through case studies using a selection of mining methods, the elements of typical mining operations are examined to identify the key drivers for methods and any critical factors regarding application and limitations.
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