This course describes the evolution of policies, operational procedures and management systems related to sustainability and the social, economic, environmental, ethical, and technical design challenges facing the mining industry. Themes examined will include: international and national performance expectations, standards and regulations; operational and management responses - social and environmental impact risk assessment; stakeholder engagement; impact mitigation planning and risk management systems; performance monitoring, evaluation and reporting; agreement making and benefit sharing. Students will be introduced to a range of complex situations with significant sustainability implications that need to be addressed responsibly during the life cycle of a mine, such as land acquisition, population and livelihood displacement, cultural heritage and habitat preservation, water use, waste disposal, mining-community relationships, mine closure and its community and environmental implications.
(Lec: 4, Lab: 0, Tut: 0)

This course describes the industrial mining practices associated with a number of industrial minerals. A major emphasis of the course on quarry mining operations related to the major mineral and aggregate industries will be explored. Topics will cover resource definition, quarry planning and design, extraction, and processing of materials. Details for each topic include marketing, transportation, source geology, typical operations, mining, processing, customers, and specifications. Available Online.
COURSE DELETED 2017-2018
(Lec: 3, Lab: 0, Tut: 0)