Resource Cycle and Value Chain
| Module title | Resource Cycle and Value Chain |
|---|---|
| Module code | CSM2324 |
| Academic year | 2025/6 |
| Credits | 30 |
| Module staff |
Module description
In this module you will explore the mining life cycle: understand how to find a mineral deposit, evaluate it, extract the ore and process it to a saleable product – as well as appreciating the impact that this may have on the environment and communities. Mines are made not found. To assess if a mineral deposit is potentially viable to develop into a mine both the mineralisation and the host rocks in which it sits need to be fully characterised. This involves understanding the geological context of the deposit and a range of exploration methods to investigate the 3D geological setting.
Module aims - intentions of the module
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
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ILO: Discipline-specific skills
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ILO: Personal and key skills
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Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Credit value | 30 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 15 |
| NQF level (module) | 5 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | 20/09/2024 |
| Last revision date | 20/09/2024 |
