The course will provide an introduction to the full range of potential geomechanics issues which form part of, or impact on a mining operation, from resource evaluation, mine design to daily operations. This will cover both coal and metalliferous operations. The course content will include the following components: site investigation, rock mass classification, rock fragmentation, caving prediction and control, slope stability, diggability and rippability, role and application of reinforcement systems, geotechnical instrumentation, stress analysis and stability evaluation around complex excavations, ground control management and environmental geomechanics.