Overview

In this course a potential coal project will be evaluated from the prospective of open cut and underground mining. The course will integrate the technical, economic, and management content presented earlier in the mining engineering program in the design and evaluation of a new mining project while taking account of … For more content click the Read More button below. On completion of the course, the student should be capable of demonstrating an understanding of: methodologies to evaluate the viability and risks associated with metalliferous mining projects;range of software tools to assist in design, scheduling, modelling and evaluation of a metalliferous mining project;the theoretical principles and practical methodologies associated with mine planning and feasibility study projects;appreciation of the sustainability aspects of mining;technical writing and oral communication skills; andmanagement of project work by teams.

Conditions for Enrolment

Prerequisite: MINE4250

Delivery

In-person - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)

Course Outline

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Fees

Pre-2019 Handbook Editions

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