Overview

This unit covers underground and surface mining methods and equipment selection for the optimum performance of underground and surface operations. The unit provides a detailed understanding of mining processes and systems engineering along with their key drivers in modern open-cut and underground operations. For each of the mining methods explored … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S2-01-CLAYTON-FLEXIBLE

Requisites

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Associate Professor Hossein Masoumi

Unit Coordinator(s)

Associate Professor Hossein Masoumi

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Analyse the life cycle of a mining project and understand the fundamentals of systems engineering.

2.

Analyse the productivity of a mining system and formulate measures to make it safer, more efficient and sustainable.

3.

Assess the core risks associated with the mining systems.

4.

Select between the surface and underground mining methods in line with the required equipment for the operation of a range of surface and underground mines.

5.

Appreciate the elements required to design and operate a modern surface and/or underground mining operation.

Teaching approach

Active learning

Assessment summary

Continuous assessment: 50%

Final assessment: 50%

This unit contains a hurdle requirement that you must achieve to be able to pass the unit. You are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final assessment component. The consequence of not achieving a hurdle requirement is a fail grade (NH) and a maximum mark of 45 for the unit.

Assessment

1 - Assessment 1: Open pit mining
2 - Assessment 2: Underground mining
3 - Final assessment

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Lectures
Practical activities

Workload requirements

Workload

Availability in areas of study

Minor: Mining engineering