Course level

Undergraduate

Faculty

Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology

School

Mech & Mine Engineering School

Units

2

Duration

One Semester

Attendance mode

In Person

Class hours

Problem-based learning 3 Hours/ Week

Incompatible

MINE3125

Recommended prerequisite

Assessment methods

In-class Activities, Group Presentation, End of Semester Examination

Course enquiries

A/Prof Italo Onederra (i.onederra@uq.edu.au)

Current course offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 16/11/2024) St Lucia In Person Course Profile

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Course description

In the past, ore fragmentation, comminution, processing, and concentration were viewed as isolated activities, each optimised separately. Today, the approach has evolved significantly, with every process integrated into the overall recovery effort. This course introduces key concepts of the mineral extraction value chain, placing a strong emphasis on the initial comminution stage (i.e. drilling and blasting) and its influence on subsequent downstream activities. Additionally, the course will introduce practical tools and processes used to implement integrated optimisation strategies, such as ¿mine to mill' and value-based ore control.

Archived offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 2, 2023 (24/07/2023 - 18/11/2023) St Lucia In Person Course Profile