305715 (v.1) WASM Surface Mining Methods 331

Area:

WASM Mining Engineering Teaching Area

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

An introduction to surface mining methods. Open pit mining - mine development data, pit layouts, mine operations, productivity and cost factors, haul road design and construction, grade control and stockpiles, monitoring and control of operations, heap leaching. Strip mining - resource estimates, stripping methods, mine development, productivity and cost factors, multiple seam mining, reclamation. Alluvial mining -hydraulicking, dredging, applications, and tailings disposal. Mine water and its control. Mine safety and regulations, environmental management.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will be able to - Understand the major subdivisions of surface mining. Understand the information required for developing a surface mine. Understand the process of mine planning and the concept of pit limits.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Woodcock J.T. and Hamilton J.K., (Eds.), (1993), Australasian Mining and Metallurgy, Monograph No. 19, The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. WA Department of Minerals and Energy, Various publications available free of charge at the Department counters. Cost Estimation Handbook (1993), AusIMM, Victoria, Australia. A number of journals that are also quite specifically related to mining. For example - The AusIMM Bulletin, Australian Mining, Australian Journal of Mining, Australia's Mining Monthly, International Journal of Surface Mining, Environment and Reclamation.

Unit Texts:

Compulsory - Chanda E.K., (2003), Surface Mining 232/532 - Selected Reading, WASM Mining Engineering Program, Volume One and Two. Recommended - Kennedy B., (1990), Surface Mining, Littleton, Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration. Hartman H.L., (Ed.), (1992), SME Mining Engineering Handbook, Vol. One and Two, Littleton, Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration. Hustrulid W.A. and Kuchta M., (1995), Open Pit Mine Planning and Design, Vol. One, Fundamentals, 636p, Roterdam, Balkema. Caterpillar Performance Handbook, 1999 Edition. WA Government Mine Safety and Inspection Regulations, 1995.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

The pass this unit you must - Submit a reasonable attempt at all of the 5 assignments. Write a report on a specified surface mine (15 pages A4). Obtain at least 50% on the final examination. Obtain an overall grade of at least 50%. The unit will be assessed as follows - Final Examination 50%, Mid Term Examination 10%, Mine Report 10%, Quizzes 5%, Assignments/Lab Reports 25%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Kalgoorlie Campus	Semester 1	Y