Mining Systems

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
ENGI X500
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Course ID
206691
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
1
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course presents a systems approach to the principles, design and application of the major surface and underground mining methods, together with the associated equipment, services and infrastructure.

  • Systems Engineering
  • Surface Mining Systems
  • Underground Mining Systems

Course learning outcomes

  • Identify, assess and select mining methods appropriate to specific types of deposits
  • Appraise mining methods with respect to productivity, safety, efficiency, risks and sustainability
  • Describe and illustrate major mining methods and their related equipment, supporting infrastructure, key performance drivers, and constraints
  • Appraise mining systems with respect to safe, efficient, economic and environmentally and socially responsible operations
  • Be conversant with the key principles of a systems approach to mining, and be able to describe a mining operation in terms of an array of interrelated processes and systems
  • Demonstrate awareness of the major technological trends in mining methods and equipment

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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