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.
Courses listed here are equivalent to this course and cannot be taken for further credit:
- No equivalency courses