Course Introduction

Underground Mining Practice

Version: June 09 2005

Ken Mathews, M.E. Mining

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Introduction

A comprehensive treatment of all aspects of underground mining, from exploration, feasibility, design and development ... to production, ventilation, backfill and drainage. This course provides a detailed, practical reference for engineers, mine operators, technicians and students.

Underground Mining Practice is based on the author's 50 years of experience as a mining engineer in operations, consulting, teaching and research, specializing in mining and geotechnical engineering, mine planning, audits and training, and development, review and monitoring of mining R&D programs.

Underground mining topics covered by the course include ...

• the role of mine planning;

• information and reporting systems;

• orebody exploration;

• mine development and preparation;

• ground control and backfill;

• explosives and fragmentation;

• production, rock breaking and delivery;

• primary and auxiliary ventilation;

• usage, reticulation and storage of fill;

• pumping and drainage;

• geotechnical investigation;

• mine layout design.

Course Content

This course consists of 41 viewing sessions of 30-60 minutes each presented at both summary and detailed text levels, plus supporting figures, images, reference tables, and interactive course reviews. Course duration is equivalent to approximately 40 hours of viewing content.

Learning Outcomes

Participants who successfully complete this course and the certification requirements will be able to perform the following:

• Discuss the roles of exploration, feasibility studies, mine planning, information systems, development, ground control, explosives, fragmentation, production and delivery systems, ventilation, backfill, drainage, geotechnical investigation, and mine layout design in the development and operation of an underground mine.

• Apply the knowledge gained to the feasibility, planning and production stages of a mining operation.

Course Requirements

Basic requirements for successful completion of this course include the following:

• A partial degree or diploma in mining engineering or a related discipline.

• Experience of underground mining operations.

Course Certification

This course qualifies for EduMine Certification. A certificate will be issued to an EduMine enrollee who registers for certification and successfully completes the certification requirements. The total certification fee for this course is Can$480.

4.0 CEUs (Continuing Education Units) will be awarded for successful completion of certification requirements for this course. EduMine meets the Criteria for Certification established by the Authorized Provider Commission of The International Association for Continuing Education and Training, 1620 Eye Street, N.W., Suite 615, Washington, DC 20006.

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UBC Certificate in Mining Studies

This course qualifies as online learning for the University of British Columbia - Certificate in Mining Studies in the Mining Methods and Mine Planning stream. Students who complete the certification requirements for this course may optionally register for the Certificate in Mining Studies program and complete the associated classroom component. For further information click UBC Certificate in Mining Studies.

[Note: Participation in the UBC Certificate in Mining Studies program is optional. For EduMine certification proceed as described under Course Certification above.]

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