Mining III (Underground Mining)

This course is a prerequisite for MI3053, MI3083, and MI6044. This course starts with a review of basic mining nomenclature, calculations, processes, planning, and guiding tools and other activities performed at the exploration & evaluation stages of the mining sequence. Next, rules-of-thumb and basic engineering principles used for the design, development, and exploitation of underground mines are introduced. Various types of underground mine development openings, mining methods, rock breakage and material handling systems used in underground mining are also discussed. Prerequisites: MI1033 Introduction to Mining, MA1100 Mathematics I and MI6053. Note: Check with the institution regarding start/ end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to the program, section, and/or semester.