Mine Planning (MINE3123)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2016
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
School
Mech & Mine Engineering School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
2L<2T
Incompatible
MINE3118
Prerequisite
Study Abroad students require permission to enrol
Recommended prerequisite
MINE3122
Assessment methods
In-class Quizzes, Individual and Group Projects, End of Semester Examination
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Course description
This course deals with the theoretical principles and practical methodologies associated with mine planning. Mine Planning is an iterative process entailing elements of design, scheduling and evaluation. As part of the planning process a range of issues has to be considered including sustainability, statutory requirements and community expectations, mining method selection and mine layout, scheduling, equipment selection, cost estimation and economic evaluation, pre-feasibility studies and risk analysis. The course provides a step-by-step approach to developing a pre-feasibility study for a mining project.