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Overview

Development of a pre-feasibility study for a metalliferous mining project. Activities include: assessment of reserves, method selection, layout and optimisation of surface and underground operations, geotechnical design, ventilation design, project risk assessment, mine scheduling, equipment selection, cost estimation, economics/finance and sustainability. Use of mine design and optimisation software packages. This … For more content click the Read More button below. Introduction of mine planning software toolsReview and preparation of a resource block modelOpen pit design and optimisation proceduresUnderground mine layout and designEquipment selectionProduction and equipment schedulingCost estimationEconomic evaluationVentilation designGeotechnical designProject evaluationSustainable development (Risk, social, environmental, mine closure, legislations, etc.)

Conditions for Enrolment

Prerequisite: MINE3230

Delivery

In-person - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)

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