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Professional Development in Mining UBC Lifelong Learning

A program of short courses and webcasts presented
by EduMine as part of the Certificate in Mining Studies
of the University of British Columbia





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The following short courses are presented as part of the Mining Studies Institute of the University of British Columbia. As such they qualify for the Certificate in Mining Studies offered by the Department of Continuing Studies of the University of British Columbia (see UBC Certificate in Mining Studies below).

Some of the courses also qualify for the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from Simon Fraser University (see Simon Fraser University Graduate Diploma in Business Administration below).


Blended Learning Format

EduMine's blended learning format integrates online learning with the dynamics of a classroom short course by industry specialists.
Prior to a short course, registered participants are provided with an internet url, user name and password. This enables them to access online elearning material consisting of one or more online EduMine courses. This learning component provides participants with important background material which increases their understanding and appreciation of the classroom short course. A good understanding of this material, confirmed by completion of interactive reviews, enables participants to derive maximum benefit from the short courses.
The blended learning format is also designed to minimize time spent away from the job.


Webcast Videos

For video webcasts of some of these popular short courses see Webcast Videos.

2010 Courses
Date Venue Course Title Presenters
29 - 30 January Tucson EMOTION, OUTRAGE, AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION John Godec
9, 10, 11 February Live Webcast RISK BASED DECISION MAKING IN MINING Franco and Cesar Oboni
1, 2, 3 March Live Webcast MINE PROJECT ECONOMICS Dr. Scott Dunbar
16, 17, 18 March Live Webcast MINING 101   (click for a video of the Sep 09 webcast) Dr. Scott Dunbar
22 - 23 March Vancouver ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT OF CYANIDE IN MINING Dr. Terry Mudder
26 - 27 March Tucson and
Live Webcast
APPLIED VALUATION OF MINERAL ASSETS AND PROJECTS David Hammond
9 - 10 April Tucson and
Live Webcast
INTRODUCTION TO STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT Various Presenters
16 - 17 April Tucson and
Live Webcast
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Various Presenters

20, 27 April, 4 May

Live Webcast

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN MINING - ECONOMICS, SOCIETY AND ENVIRONMENT

Dirk van Zyl

26 - 27 April Vancouver MOBILE EQUIPMENT LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT Michael Currie
28 - 29 April Vancouver UPTIME - STRATEGIES FOR EXCELLENCE IN MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT James V. Reyes - Picknell
5 - 7 May Vancouver BRING YOUR OWN GEOSTATISTICS Dr. Isobel Clark
10 - 11 May Vancouver METAL MINING DISCHARGES: IMPACTS AND CONTROLS Dr. Frances Solomon
13 - 14 May Vancouver METALS FROM ORES – AN INTRODUCTION TO EXTRACTIVE METALLURGY Dr. Fathi Habashi
31 May - 1 June Vancouver INTERPRETING THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF A MINING COMPANY Alain Duncan
2 - 4 June Vancouver VALUATION OF MINERAL PROJECTS Prof. Dennis Buchanan et al
7 - 9 June Vancouver ROCK MASS CLASSIFICATION FOR MINE DESIGN Dr. Doug Milne
10 - 11 June Vancouver EMPIRICAL DESIGN METHODS FOR UNDERGROUND MINES Dr. Rimas Pakalnis
27 - 28 September Vancouver UPTIME - STRATEGIES FOR EXCELLENCE IN MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT James V. Reyes - Picknell
29 - 30 September Vancouver MOBILE EQUIPMENT LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT Michael Currie
5, 6, 7 October Live Webcast MINING 101 Dr. Scott Dunbar
1 - 2 November Vancouver INTERPRETING THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF A MINING COMPANY Alain Duncan
3 - 5 November Vancouver VALUATION OF MINERAL PROJECTS Prof. Dennis Buchanan et al
16, 17, 18 November   Live Webcast MINE PROJECT ECONOMICS Dr. Scott Dunbar
Past Courses
Date Venue Course Title Presenters
11, 12, 13 January Live Webcast VALUATION OF MINERAL PROJECTS Prof. Dennis Buchanan et al
18 - 19 January Vancouver MINING ECONOMICS Dr. Scott Dunbar
9, 10, 11 September Live Webcast Dr. Scott Dunbar
23, 30 Sept., 7, 14 Oct. Live Webcast Dirk van Zyl
30 September - 2 October Vancouver Dr. Isobel Clark
26 - 27 October Vancouver Dr. Alastair Sinclair
28 - 29 October Vancouver Dr. Alastair Sinclair
2 - 3 November Vancouver Alain Duncan
2 - 3 November Live Webcast Prof. Dennis Buchanan et al
4 - 6 November Vancouver Prof. Dennis Buchanan et al
19 November Vancouver MINING & SUSTAINABILITY BC: FROM THEORY TO PRACTICE SEMINAR Various Presenters
23 – 25 November  Vancouver INTRODUCTION TO HYDROMETALLURGY Dr. Fathi Habashi
26 - 27 November Vancouver OPEN PIT SLOPE DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION Peter Stacey
27 November Vancouver MINING 101   (click for a video of the Sep 09 webcast) Dr. Scott Dunbar


To view a printable brochure of this program click EduMine 2010 Short Course Program.


UBC Certificate in Mining Studies

UBCThe courses listed above qualify 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. Registered participants in the Certificate in Mining Studies Program who attend one of the above short courses, complete the associated online e-learning modules, and complete a take-away project will receive credit towards a Certificate in Mining Studies from UBC Continuing Studies. Click Certificate in Mining Studies for details »



University of Arizona Master of Engineering and Professional Certificates

University of Arizona
The courses listed above also qualify for the Master of Engineering and Professional Certificates from the University of Arizona ... more »


Simon Fraser University Graduate Diploma in Business Administration

Simon Fraser UniversityA few courses may also be applied toward the SFU Custom Corporate Graduate Diploma in Business Administration, a continuing education initiative by the Learning Strategies Group of Simon Fraser University Business. Participants who complete both the EduMine and the SFU Classroom component will receive credit toward the GDBA ... more »



If you have any questions regarding the blended learning program please contact Sandra Wunsch at swunsch@infomine.com or (604) 683 2037.