The Master’s in Management and Systems in the Mining Industry is an advanced specialization for professionals seeking to strengthen and develop skills in the strategic, technical, operational, and administrative management of the mining value chain. You recognize the critical need to optimize the mining value chain and to engage in high- and mid-level planning to manage significant resources. This program immerses you in the characteristics and key factors of the global mining industry, enabling you to analyze its current processes and trends from an expert perspective. You will learn to integrate a strategic vision that spans from an introduction to the business value chain to the industrial exploitation of mining and its areas of impact. You will develop the skills to make informed decisions about operations and investments, strengthening the social and economic impact of mining on a global scale. You will delve into the exploration and geological evaluation of mineral deposits, as well as mining approach and planning strategies, from the initial concept through to the detailed design of infrastructure. With this master’s program, you will transform your approach to resource management, enhancing efficiency and sustainability at every stage of the mining business, and preparing yourself to lead complex and strategic projects in any international context.
Objectives
• Lead the strategic management of the value chain in the mining sector, from the initial phase through to industrial exploitation. • Develop approaches and planning strategies for mining projects, incorporating exploration and geological evaluation of deposits. • Analyze critical factors and global trends in the mining industry to inform decision-making. • Apply the international regulatory framework and relevant legislation in the development of mining and infrastructure projects. • Manage the characterization of the mining industry globally, identifying its impacts and opportunities for development. • Develop design plans for mining infrastructure based on rigorous strategic planning and geological evaluation. • Implement strategic decisions that drive process optimization and industrial efficiency in mining.
Methodology
At Educa PHAROS, we use a highly practical methodology focused on the direct application of knowledge in the student’s professional environment, combining theoretical content with real-world cases, digital tools, and support from a team of specialized instructors.
Program
Overview of the Mining Industry
Conceptual Framework for the Mining Industry
Society is mineral. Dependent
The Mining Value Chain and Its Components
Quantity. Deposit size and production scale
Stages of Mining Operations
Mining Exploration
Mineralogical Study and Project Engineering
Mineral Processing
Economic and Social Impact of Mining Projects
Environmental Impact of Mining Projects
Professional Responsibility in Projects (I)
Professional Responsibility in Projects (II)
Nature and Importance of the Supply of Mineral Raw Materials
Industrial Use
Engineering in the Mining Industry
Factors Covered by Mining Engineering
The Need to Integrate Mining into a Sustainable Development Strategy
Mining Policy and Economics
Four Trends for Tomorrow's Success in the Mining Industry
Exploration: Preliminary stages of reconnaissance and basic geological assessment
Surface geological exploration and subsurface geological exploration
Geological exploration based on the characteristics of the deposit
Facilities needed to ensure the examination
Evaluation, Monitoring, and Quality of Examination Results
Before addressing the mining planning process
The geological resources and characteristics of the deposit
Recoverable reserves: the foundation of any mining plan
The Scale of Mining Operations and Their Impact on Mining Planning
Factors to Consider When Developing a Mining Plan
Geological Exploration Plan
Geological exploration for research, evaluation, grade control, and production
Equipment and machinery required to carry out the exploration plan
Implementation, monitoring, and oversight of the exploration plan
Results of the Geological Exploration Plan
Mining Systems
Mining Development
Basic mining services
Design for Surface Mining Operations
Costs Associated with Surface Mining Operations
Criteria for Selecting the Type of Mine
Mine Development
Underground Mining Methods
Open-pit Mining Methods
Other methods
Infrastructure and/or technologies for startup
Infrastructure and/or technologies for loading and hauling
Infrastructure and/or technologies for sorting, shredding, and grinding
Infrastructure and/or technologies for concentration and refining
Transportation infrastructure and/or technologies
Drilling Methods
Drilling Technology
Explosives Technology for Blasting in Open-Pit and Underground Mining
Blasting Equipment Technology for Open-Pit and Underground Mining
Processes and technologies related to modifications and security
Technologies aimed at improving the extraction of mineral resources
Technologies aimed at improving the processing of mineral resources
Technologies aimed at recovering mineral resources from “mining waste”
Technologies to Minimize Environmental, Social, and Labor Impacts in the Mining Industry
Technologies to Make Unconventional Mining Profitable
Production Planning and Control in the Mining Industry
Planning and Control Cases
Instrumentation and Control Systems in Mineral Processing
Mineral Loss and Recovery
Dilution and Mineral Recovery
Introduction to Maintenance Management
Maintenance Management Techniques
Maintenance Management in the Mining Industry
Maintenance Planning
Maintenance Control
Logistics and Transportation in the Mining Industry
Mining Transportation Systems
Selection of Transportation Systems
Considerations Regarding the Loading and Transportation Cycle
Improvements in Freight Transportation in the Mining Industry
Logistics and Supply Chain Management in the Mining Industry
Inventory Management
Supply Management
Traffic and Material Handling
Warehouse Management
Glossary of Basic Mining Terms
The production process and the products for sale
Stages of the production chain
Analysis of Supply Chains and Associated Costs
Mineral Production and Sales
Global Supply and Demand for Minerals
The Stock Market, Prices, and Quotations for Minerals
Key Minerals
Risks and Teaching Opportunities in the Mineral Market
Outlook for the Domestic and International Mining Market: Characterization and Analysis
Basic Marketing Concepts and Elements
The Marketing of Metallic and Nonmetallic Minerals
Mineral Marketing Systems
Monitoring of Marketing Processes in the Mining Industry
Supply Chain Management in the Mineral Trade
Mining: Its Impact on National and International Economic Development
Economic Feasibility of Mineral Commercialization
The Business Plan for Mineral Marketing
Analysis and Statistical Models in Mineral Marketing
Innovative Business Strategies for Mineral Marketing
Conceptual Framework and Principles of QMSs
Standardization and Certification Process for Management Systems (MS)
Process-Oriented Approach in Management Systems and the PDCA Cycle
MS and Annex SL Documentation
Analysis and Interpretation of the Requirements of the ISO 9001 Standard
Conceptual Framework and Principles of EMSs
The Importance of Identifying Legal and Other Requirements
Identification of Environmental Aspects and Impacts
Analysis and Interpretation of the Requirements of the ISO 14001 Standard
Integration of Social Responsibility Based on ISO 26000
Conceptual Framework and Basis for Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (IPER)
Identification of Legal and Other Applicable Requirements
Emergency Preparedness and Response
Analysis and Interpretation of the Requirements of the ISO 45001 Standard
Analysis of the Common Requirements for the Systems to Be Integrated
Interpretation and Application of Integration Methodologies
Initial Assessment of GIS Compliance
Development of a GIS Implementation Plan
Implementation and monitoring of a GIS plan through to certification
Fundamentals of Corporate Governance
Corporate Governance and the Mining Investment Life Cycle
Levels of Authority and Decision-Making
Decision Mechanics in the Gate Model
Strategic Management of the Mining Business
The Mining Company's Environment
Socio-environmental Factors in the Mining Industry
Mining and Development
Socio-environmental Assessment of the Mining Project
The Mining Project Lifecycle and Socio-Environmental Management
The Human Factor in the Mining Industry
Human Talent Management
Human Talent Management Processes
Tools and Techniques in Human Talent Management
Leadership and Team Development
Comprehensive Management for Mining Monitoring and Control
Oversight of Mining Operations
Management Indicators Applied to the Mining Industry
Business Intelligence Applied to Mining
The Future of Mining with Artificial Intelligence
The Importance of Financial Management in the Mining Industry
The Finance Function from the Perspective of the Mining Industry
Financial Statements: Balance Sheet, Income Statement (Profit and Loss)
Performance Analysis: Liquidity, Solvency, Efficiency, and Profitability
Financial Ratios and Stock Market Indicators
The Mining Cycle and Its Financial Alternatives
Cash Management and Investment Decisions
Financing Decisions: Short-Term and Long-Term
Valuation of Mining Companies and Projects
Financial Risk Management
Structure of a Business Plan
Components of a Cash Flow Statement
Building a Cash Flow Statement
Determining the Initial Investment
Considerations for Feasibility Studies
Decision-Making Process
Decision-Making Model
Determining Indicators for Financial Decision-Making
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