Coal Mine Design and Feasibility (MINE4125)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2020
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
School
Mech & Mine Engineering School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Flexible Delivery
Class hours
4 Contact hours
Recommended prerequisite
MINE4124
Assessment methods
Group Interviews, Presentation, Final Report
Course enquiries
Dr Micah Nehring (m.nehring@uq.edu.au)
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.
