Subject description
This subject integrates technical and mining knowledge with modern financial evaluation techniques to design and assess mining operations. It deepens understanding of the primary levers of value creation as part of the integrated strategic mine planning and design process. The subject focuses on the study of mine design and layout, … For more content click the Read More button below.
Enrolment rules
Pre-Requisite
Tutorial enrolment
Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS
Delivery
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Teaching staff
Subject coordinators
Lecturers
Engagement hours
Contact Hours:3 hr computer lab
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Demonstrate a professional knowledge in mine planning, mine feasibility analysis, resource estimation, safety and environmental management and awareness of current local and international trends and challenges in mining methods.
2.
Draw from established engineering science concepts, analytical methods and industry standards to develop innovative solutions to complex engineering problems in mine planning and development.
3.
Work productively as part of a team with the capacity for leadership, recognising the roles, responsibilities and accountabilities of team members.
4.
Communicate verbally to a range of audiences using appropriate language in presentations, consultation and negotiation.
5.
Communicate clearly and coherently in writing to a range of audiences, with an ability to integrate knowledge, research, data, analysis and critical evaluation.
6.
Show respect for the views, values and cultures of others in settings involving colleagues, clients, communities and end users, and consider alternate perspectives in design and project management.
7.
Make complex considerations in regards to professional ethics and accountability, account for and mitigate risk, and operate with a commitment to professionalism in all work.
8.
Appreciate the importance of sustainable engineering design and seel to maximise positive social and environmental outcomes as a results of resources extraction, environmental management and site rehabilitation.
9.
Apply established mine planning procedures in a systematic engineering synthesis and design process.
10.
Understand the procedures and analyses associated with valuation of mining projects.
11.
Capable of analysing and visualising data using Excel tools and functions, including pivot tables, filtering and conditional formatting.
Assessment details
Mine Design Progress Presentation
Mine Design Progress Report
Mine Design Final Presentation
Mine Design Final Report
Data Analytics
Financial Model
Work integrated learning
Embedded WIL:This subject contains elements of "Embedded WIL". Students in this subject will experience activities that relate to or simulate professional practice as part of their learning.
Textbook information
No prescribed textbooks for this subject.