MinE 403

Mine Design Project II


Description

Second phase of a dynamic scenario-based mine feasibility study from exploration through operations to final mine closure plan. This course follows MIN E 402 with detailed mine plans and equipment selection, manpower, ventilation, processing, environment and economic analyses. Prepare regular team reports and presentations. Present findings during an industry seminar. Weekly seminars with instructor and industry experts.
Prerequisite: MIN E 402. Note: Restricted to fourth-year traditional and fifth-year co-op engineering students.

Learning Outcomes

Assess the feasibility of a mining project with consideration to: Data analysis and interpretation, Mine layout design, Development and production planning/scheduling/Staffing, Equipment selection, Geotechnical, technical, environmental and economical factors, Ventilation, Processing, Economical factors including mining costs, commodity market, etc., Social and environmental impact, Project risk analysis, Mine closure/rehabilitation
Operate effectively mine design and optimization software packages.
Demonstrate team skills in the management of a project work
Demonstrate advanced written and oral communication skills


Lecture Seminar Lab Credits Total AU
1 1/1 6/1 4.5 56.7
M % NS % CS % ES % ED %
0 0 0 0 100

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  • Design
  • Professionalism

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Undergraduate Program(s)

2024/2025 - Winter - Mining - Year 5
2023/2024 - Winter - Mining - Year 5
2022/2023 - Winter - Mining - Year 5
2021/2022 - Winter - Mining - Year 5
2020/2021 - Winter - Mining - Year 5
2019/2020 - Winter - Mining - Year 5

Sections & Respective Instructors

B1 - 2024/2025 - Winter - Hunter Dunn
B1 - 2023/2024 - Winter - Yashar Pourrahimian
B1 - 2022/2023 - Winter - Yashar Pourrahimian
B1 - 2021/2022 - Winter - Yashar Pourrahimian
B1 - 2020/2021 - Winter - Yashar Pourrahimian
B1 - 2019/2020 - Winter - Yashar Pourrahimian