Mining Infrastructure Exploration, Planning, and Design

TEACHING UNIT 1. GEOLOGICAL EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION OF THE DEPOSIT Prospecting: preliminary stages of reconnaissance and basic geological evaluation Surface geological exploration and subsurface geological exploration Geological exploration tailored to the characteristics of the deposit Facilities required to ensure exploration Evaluation, monitoring, and quality control of exploration results TEACHING UNIT 2. MINING APPROACHES AND PLANNING STRATEGIES Before Addressing the Mining Planning Process Geological Resources and the Characteristics of the Deposit Recoverable Reserves: The Foundation of Any Mining Plan The Scale of Mining Operations and Its Influence on Mining Planning Factors to Consider When Developing a Mining Plan TEACHING UNIT 3. DESIGN OF THE MINING EXPLORATION MODEL Geological exploration plan Geological exploration for research, evaluation, grade control, and production Equipment and machinery required to implement the exploration plan Implementation, monitoring, and control of the exploration plan Results of the geological exploration plan TEACHING UNIT 4. DESIGN OF RESOURCES AND FACILITIES FOR MINING OPERATIONS Mining Systems Mine Development Basic Mine Services Design for Open-Pit Mining Operations Costs Associated with Open-Pit Mining Operations