Environmental Management in Mining (ENVM7305)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2022
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
School
Earth and Environment Sc Schl
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
Lecture 2 Hours/ Week
General contact hours 2 Hours/ Week
Incompatible
ENVM3305 (co-taught)
Assessment methods
Review, reports.
Course enquiries
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Course description
This course will not be offered in 2023. Students should enrol in ENVM3305 Environmental Management in Mining.
As demand for many mineral commodities grows, so too do the environmental impacts of mining and mineral processing. Effectively managing the impacts of historic, current and proposed mine sites is essential to carefully balance stakeholder expectations, regulatory requirements, and financial costs to mining companies. This course provides an introduction to environmental management in mining. Through a combination of lectures, practicals, field trips and exposure to industry, students will obtain a basic understanding of the global mining sector. They will learn how to identify, assess and mitigate potential impacts that emerge throughout the mining life cycle and manage a range of uncertainties (e.g. technology, expenses, stakeholder expectations) when developing management plans. They will also be able to critically assess existing environmental management approaches and suggest improvements to better align them with international best practice. These skills will enable students to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams to create effective environmental management plans. Emphasis is placed on case studies to illustrate major themes of the course with real world examples.