Hard Rock Mine Design & Feasibility (MINE4124)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2018
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
School
Mech & Mine Engineering School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
4 Contact hours
Recommended prerequisite
MINE3123
Assessment methods
Presentations, Final Report
Course enquiries
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 16/11/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2025 (21/07/2025 - 15/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
Development of a pre-feasibility study for a metalliferous mining project. Activities include: assessment of reserves, method selection, layout and optimisation of surface and underground operations, geotechnical design, ventilation design, project risk assessment, mine scheduling, equipment selection, cost estimation, economics / finance and sustainability. Usage of mine design and optimisation software packages.
