Course overview
The course aims to provide comprehensive and practical understanding of the impacts both positive and negative that mining may have on society and the environment. It also provides an appreciation of management principles and practices vital to a mine managers successful running of a mining enterprise. Major topics on management to be covered are: mining law, safety and risk management; minerals economics and mine cost structure; management fundamentals and mine operations management. On completion of this course, students should be able to identify, analyse and apply state-of-the-art techniques in environmental management of mine sites as well as identify major issues and management strategies associated with social/community impacts of mining in Australia and internationally. On completion of the course the students will have knowledge of management principles and practices vital to a mine managers successful running of a mining enterprise.
- Socio-Environmental Aspects Of Mining
- Mine Management
Course learning outcomes
- Have knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of the discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised
- To locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner
- To apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems
- Demonstrate Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication
- Demonstrate commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life
- An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities