MINING 101 Webcast

by Dr. Scott Dunbar

Course Presenters Schedule General information

At popular request we are bringing this course directly to you!

Mining 101 Webcast is the perfect alternative for busy professionals like you! Attend these 3 live sessions (2.5 hours each on consecutive days) from your workstation at home or in the office. Ask questions, interact with the instructor and other participants as if you were sitting in the course. You will also get access to our archive for future reference. more details »

This course contributes to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements as it meets the requirements for formal CPD activity for most Canadian provincial associations and US state boards and qualifies for Professional Development Hours (PDH) credit. A webcast is considered a live, interactive course and will be accepted as a part of your live seminar requirement.

This webinar is designed for both individual and group participation and would make an excellent company-sponsored in-house training event. If you have a group of ten or more who would like to attend this course from one location, please contact us under 604-683-2037 for special pricing

Summary

This course covers the basic concepts of mining and mineral processing: how mines are found, how they are built, how the ore is processed, how the waste is disposed, how mineral products are marketed, and some ideas about where mining will be in the future.

Parts of the course require some basic numeracy and high school science. However all of the material is taught in a friendly, non-threatening manner and is quite easily understood by someone who likes to watch Nova or the Discovery Channel.

The course is divided into six topics:

• Ore Deposits - mines are found in special places on Earth
• Mining Methods - open pit and underground
• Mineral Processing Methods - how valuable minerals are separated from waste
• Mine Waste Disposal - how waste rock and tailings are managed
• Mining and Money - mineral markets, resources and reserves
• A Future of Mining - What would a mine look like in 2050 or 2100?

Pre-Course e-Learning

Prior to the course, registered delegates are provided with an internet url, user name and password. All participants are expected to be familiar with the EduMine online course titled An Introduction to Mining and Mineral Processing. This course provides delegates with important background material which increases their understanding and appreciation of the classroom course. Review of this material prior to the course, including completion of the interactive reviews, enables delegates to derive maximum benefit from the live sessions.

UBC Certificate in Mining Studies

This course qualifies for the UBC Certificate in Mining Studies, a continuing education initiative by the Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining at the University of British Columbia. Delegates who (1) register for the Certificate in Mining Studies, (2) complete online certification in the required EduMine e-learning modules, (3) attend this course, and (4) complete a take-away project will receive credit towards a Mining Certificate from UBC Continuing Studies. more details »

Who Should Attend?

Everyone, except mining engineers, who needs a broad understanding of the mining industry without the technical details ... from investors, accountants and suppliers ... to geologists, chemists and metallurgists.