Coal Mine Design and Feasibility (MINE4125)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2022
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
School
Mech & Mine Engineering School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
External
Class hours
4 Contact hours
Recommended prerequisite
MINE4124
Restricted
Students wishing to enrol in the External offering must contact the School (studentenquiries@mechmining.uq.edu.au) for permission.
Assessment methods
Group Interviews, Presentation, Final Report
Course enquiries
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Course description
Advanced level pre-feasibility study of a coal mine project inclusive of: reserve estimation, mining method selection, design, layout and optimisation, geotechnical design, ventilation, project risk, mine schedule, economics / finance and sustainability of surface and underground mines. Project-based learning.
