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Sep 27, 2024
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MINE 615 - Surface Mine Design (3 units)
Design of surface mining operations including optimization techniques. Lab uses integrated mine design software for layout and drawing of concepts covered in lecture.
Units of Lecture: 2
Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
Offered: Every Spring
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. apply math, physics, and other science and engg techniques to recognize characteristics of a deposit, choose the best surface mining method, and identify technical and economic restrictions of a mining project to select the best layout of proj facilities.
2. incorporate the operational restrictions of a complex engineering problem in their design by generating a long-term surface mine production plan including mining and milling rates, cut-off grade, stripping plan, schedules, health and safety, etc.
3. analyze technical complexity of a haulage system to pick out the most appropriate mining equipment using Excel and haulage simulation software, Talpac.
4. apply mine design software, Surpac and Whittle, to create a comprehensive block model, detailed final pit limit design, annual mine development, optimized cut-off grade and stockpile policies and finally generate discounted cash flow model of the project.
5. produce a standard mine design report based on their deliberated production schedule, equipment selection, location specifications of the project according to the NI43-101 technical report format.
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