Exploration and Mining 2

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Course
EAES 2910
Discontinued
No
Course code
EAES 2910
Descriptive
Exploration and Mining 2
Department
Earth & Environmental Sciences
Faculty
Science & Technology
Credits
4.00
Start date
End term
201920
PLAR
No
Semester length
15 weeks
Max class size
20
Contact hours
Lecture 2 hours Lab 4 hours
Method(s) of instruction
Lecture
Lab
Learning activities

Lecture, Lab, occasional field trips.

Course description
This course covers mining issues such as reserve evaluation, mine development, mining methods, mine closure, environmental protection/mitigation and case studies of projects (exploration to shutdown). Field trips will be required.
Course content
  • 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.
Learning outcomes

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.
Means of assessment

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%

Textbook materials

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.

Prerequisites

EAES 2400, EAES 2900, EAES 2800 and EAES 2851.

Corequisites

Students must also complete the following course at either the same time as OR prior to taking EAES 2910:

EAES 2550