MINE4006

MINE4006: Mine Management

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What is MINE4006 about?

This unit covers the principles and practices vital to the successful running of a mining enterprise. Students will learn about the legal context in which modern mining is conducted, including mining law, health and safety legislation, environmental regulation, and laws protecting the rights of Indigenous Peoples. Students will explore the application of different techniques including risk analysis methods and safety data analytics to ensure a safe mining operation. The operations management component of the unit will cover the planning, organising, leading and controlling of management operations, with an emphasis on supply chain management and ‘whole-of-system’ optimisation. Through working collaboratively students will also develop the teamwork and negotiation skills appropriate to the mining industry.

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Unit details

Credits25

Contact Hours5 Weekly

Result TypeGrade/Mark

AreaWASM: Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering (WASM-MECE) (1155)

Field of Education030303 Mining Engineering

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How this unit is taught

Workshop1 x 4 hours weekly
Fieldwork1 x 14 hours semesterly