Terms, fundamental and case reviews, Mineral resource modelling, Open Pit Mine Design and Optimization with emphasis on Surface mine planning, Cut-off grade, Optimal pit limit, Pit phase design and haul road design, Waste dump design and open to underground transition, Drill & Blast, Long-term and short-term planning, Load & Haul, Equipment cost estimation, fleet productivity, equipment selection, Cash flow analysis, IPCC and Dispatch system and Environmental issues. Introducing several software for design purposes such as UDEC and 3DEC.
Course learning outcomes
1. Undertake a surface mine feasibility study.
2. Apply mine design software to surface mine design studies.
3. Construct block models for use in surface mine design.
4. Demonstrate the significance of short, medium and long term mine planning.
5. Relate how to work in groups and objectively evaluate their peers.
6. Create presentations and deliver these professionally.