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Mining Engineering major for the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Mining Engineers apply science, geoscience, engineering and technology to the efficient exploration and extraction of minerals from the earth, turning raw materials into valuable products. Minerals are a major component of all manufacturing and construction, and the demand for minerals will continue into the future. Mining engineers play an important role in applying their knowledge of mine design and mining practices to ensure the safety of workers, the protection of the environment and effective rehabilitation at the end of a mine life.

Following the first year of core foundation subjects, the course focuses on the design of engineering systems, with an emphasis on mining methods, ventilation, environmental engineering, rock mechanics, ore reserve estimation, computer modelling and simulation, mineral beneficiation and mining economics. The final sessions of the course are professionally orientated with the inclusion of subjects such as mine planning, work health and safety, mine rehabilitation and green mining technology, the environmental sustainability of mining operations and project management.

The degree can be combined with majors in Environmental, Civil, Mechanical or Materials Engineering. Double degrees are also available.