Mine Planning and Project Evaluation
| Module title | Mine Planning and Project Evaluation |
|---|---|
| Module code | CSMM446 |
| Academic year | 2025/6 |
| Credits | 30 |
| Module staff |
Module description
Effective mine planning and design are essential for economic success of a project. This module covers mine planning requirements, input data for surface and underground mining, geotechnical and economic parameters. You will review current planning practices, mine method selection, cut-off grade determination, and industrial design techniques. The module introduces mine design software for surface and underground excavations. You will determine suitable cut-off grades, optimise open pit limits and use state-of-the art software for design and mine scheduling purposes for a range of mining projects.
Module aims - intentions of the module
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
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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) | 7 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | 20/09/2024 |
| Last revision date | 20/09/2024 |
