Lecture, Lab, occasional field trips.
- Evaluation of advanced properties, resource/reserve estimation, feasibility.
- Mining methods (underground, open pit, solution mining) and mining equipment/technology.
- Geological mapping in open pits and underground mines.
- Mineral processing.
- Environmental impacts, protection and mitigation.
- Mine closure.
- Case studies of exploration leading through mining.
After successfully completing EAES 2910, a student will be able to:
- Calculate a simplified reserve estimate.
- Describe mining methods and their associated technology and processing.
- Explain geological tasks in a mine, including mapping, core logging and others.
- Discuss environmental concerns and mitigation strategies used in exploration and mining.
- Describe the process of mine closure.
- Compare and contrast case studies of mineral exploration and mining.
Evaluation will be carried out in accordance with Douglas College policy. The instructor will present a written course outline with specific evaluation criteria at the beginning of the semester. Evaluation will be based on the following:
Assignments and labs 25 - 40%
Project(s) 10 - 25%
Term exams and quizzes 25%
Final Exam 25%
Students should consult the bookstore for the latest required course material, including textbooks.
Textbooks:
- Moon, C.J., Whateley, K.G., Evans, A.M.; Introduction to Mineral Exploration; Blackwell Publishing or equivalent.
- Stephens, R.; Mineral Exploration and mining Essentials; Pakawau GeoMangement Inc or equivalent.
Additional course materials: "Rite in the Rain" waterproof notebook or equivalent, rock hammer, hand lens, mineral identification kit, safety eyewear.