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10233 (v.6) WASM Resource Estimation and Mine Geology 511


 

Area:

WASM Mining Geology Teaching Area

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

5.0

Lecture:

1 x 5 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Ore value and concepts of orebody, cut off grade, dilution and grade control. Grade tonnage relationships. Sampling and geological mapping. Orebody models and modelling. Reserve estimation and classification.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have a comprehensive understanding of the content of the syllabus sufficient to complete all practical work and assignments to the satisfaction of the unit coordinator and to achieve a pass mark in anytheory examination based on the subject matter.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

No prescribed references.

Unit Texts:

AusIMM. (2001), Mineral resource and ore reserve estimation - the AusIMM guide to good practice, Monograph 23. Melbourne, AusIMM. Annels, A. (1991), Mineral deposit evaluation. London, Chapman-Hall. Clark, I. and Haper, W.V. (2000), Practical goestatistics 2000. North America, Ecosse.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignments and quizzes 20%, Datamine orebody modelling and report 20%, Final examination 50%, Mid-term exam 10%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 10703 Geology

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Informational  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Kalgoorlie CampusSemester 1Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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