Course Codes
Curtin: 309997
UNSW: MINE4250
UQ: MINE4124
Course Convenor
Dr Erkan Topal
Node Leaders
Curtin Dr Andrew Jarosz
UNSW Dr Serkan Saydam
UQ Dr Erkan Topal
Description
In this course a potential metalliferous 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 industry standards, community expectations and government requirements. Technical design, project evaluation and assessment of the socio-political impacts of the project are a core focus of the course. Due to the scope of work involved, the project is undertaken by teams of students. The teams are required to prepare and present a feasibility study of a mining project. Teamwork, project management and presentations skills are assessed in addition to the technical analysis and content of the final feasibility study.
In this course a potential metalliferous project will be evaluated from the prospective of open cut and underground mining.
On completion of the course, the student should be capable of demonstrating an understanding of:
- methodologies to evaluate the viability and risks associated with coal mining projects;
- range of software tools to assist in design, scheduling, modelling and evaluation of a coal 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; and
- management of project work by teams.
