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Professional Development in Mining UBC Lifelong Learning

A program of short courses presented by EduMine as
part of the Mining Studies Institute 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.

Upcoming Courses
Date Venue Course Title Presenters
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
2010 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

28 - 29 January Toronto MINE-MILL INTEGRATION: TECHNOLOGIES AND APPROACHES FOR HARD ROCK METAL MINES Andrew Bamber

9, 10, 11 February

Live Webcast

RISK BASED DECISION MAKING IN MINING

Franco Oboni

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 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

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 MINING ECONOMICS    Dr. Scott Dunbar
Past 2009 Courses
Date Venue Course Title Presenters
19 - 20 January Vancouver Alain Duncan
21 - 23 January Vancouver Prof. Dennis Buchanan et al
22 January Yellowknife Dr. Scott Dunbar
2 – 4 February Vancouver BRING YOUR OWN GEOSTATISTICS Dr. Isobel Clark
13 March Vancouver Dr. Scott Dunbar
4 - 5 May Vancouver Dr. Doug Milne
27 - 29 May Vancouver Dr. Terry Mudder
1 - 2 June Vancouver Alain Duncan
3 - 5 June Vancouver Prof. Dennis Buchanan et al
8 - 9 June Vancouver Dr. Rimas Pakalnis
9 June Elk Valley Dr. Maria E. Holuszko
18 - 19 June Vancouver 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


To view a printable brochure of this program click EduMine 2009 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 Lifelong Learning at UBC Mining for details »



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.