Exploration, Mining and Processing Fundamentals

About the Course

This mine exploration and processing training programme will provide a new or relatively new entrant into the mining industry with a clear understanding of the fundamentals of mine exploration, the workings and technical components of mining in general and its application in the Australian and global industry.

Participants will gain an understanding of mine geology and learn about the technical aspects of mining, including exploration methods, resource estimation, surface mining, underground mining, mine planning, mining methods, and mine closures.

Participants will gain a sound understanding of mine safety and regulations. They will also learn the terminology used within the industry and gain knowledge on the motivation and factors that influence the technical and broader industry personnel with whom they interact on a day-to-day basis.

For those who need to become experts in the mining industry, this mine planning training programme will provide a fundamental background and starting point and improve communication and negotiation with peers and stakeholders.

Who Will Benefit

This mining, exploration and processing training is not a basic-level introductory course. It has a specific techno-commercial focus for technical and business-oriented professionals who are either new to the mining industry or experienced in one part but could benefit from a wider perspective.

• New employees who need a good basic understanding/overview
• Mid-level employees who have recently transferred within the industry
• Bankers, lawyers, government employees, consultants, directors, and other industry participants

Key Learning Objectives

• Understand the make-up of the Australian mining industry
• Discover mine exploration techniques
• Understand mine geology and ore body modelling
• Analyse resource/reserve estimation and statutory requirements: JORC
• Learn about mine planning and mine start-ups
• Analyse mining methods, processes and practices – surface and underground
• Understand mine closures, environmental, safety and legal considerations
• Comprehend corporate governance, industry challenges and the future

Course Information

Instructional Delivery Method: In Person and Live Digital
Prerequisite & Advanced Preparation: Reading material will be sent prior to the course

Delivered by Richard Durham

Richard has over 31 years experience in the mining industry and holds a PhD and a degree in Mining from the Royal School of Mines, Imperial College, London.

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