Course Codes
Curtin 309995
UNSW MINE3230
UQ MINE3123
Course Convenor
Dr Emmanuel Chanda
Node Leaders
Curtin Dr Emmanuel Chanda
UNSW Dr Serkan Saydam
UQ Dr Mehmet Kizil
Description
This course designed to provide an understanding of both the theoretical principles and practical methodologies associated with mine planning & feasibility project. The principles cover open pit and underground mine planning for coal and non-coal mining systems.
Topics covered in the course include:
- Computer-aided mine design
- Mining method selection (geotechnical aspects, etc.).
- Mine life/capacities
- Production scheduling
- Principles of Project Management
- Mine optimisation.
- Regulatory environment.
- Site closure/environmental design.
- Equipment/fleet selection.
- Benchmarking.
- Capital and operating cost estimation.
On completion of this course, successful students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of principles and methodologies of mine planning. Specifically, students will be able to:
- Compile technical, economic & other data required for mine planning
- Select a suitable mining method & equipment for a given orebody/ coal seam
- Perform pit and stope optimisation given a block model
- Plan and schedule mine development and production
- Estimate capital/operating costs and productivity
- Use specialised mining software and spreadsheets for mine planning
- Present and communicate mine plans in a professional manner