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MNE 403 — Mining Methods I – Surface Techniques

3 units · MNE department course · Nigerian universities

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What you'll be able to do (official learning outcomes)

demonstrate a clear understanding of surface mining technologies (open pit), open cast quarrying and their design as well as the unit operations
design granite quarries for production of aggregates and dimension stones
explain stripping ratio for determining suitable method for exploitation of ore deposit
design layouts for strip mining of coal and include important economic and environmental considerations
describe the technology for marine mining and include important economic and environmental considerations;
determine economic pit limit.

Course contents

Analysis of elements of surface mine operation. Design of surface mining systems with emphasis on minimisation of adverse environmental impact and maximisation of efficient use of mineral resources. Surface excavation. The uses, handling and maintenance of surface equipment and plants. Ore reserve estimates, grade control (blending and dilution), short- and long-range planning, unit operations, equipment selection, cost estimation, slope stability and placer mining operation. Aggregates quarrying and dimension stones production. Ore handling equipment. Case studies of typical surface mines: coal, metallic and non-metallic mines. Bitumen oil sand mining. Scheduled field trips to operating mines. 500 Level

Source: the Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC) Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS). StudyOps loads this syllabus automatically when you study MNE 403.

MNE 403 — Mining Methods I – Surface Techniques

What you'll be able to do (official learning outcomes)

Course contents

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