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MINE 617

Senior Design in Mining I

Catalog2026-2027
Credits1 unit
LevelGraduate
Standard

Overview

Description

Data, techniques and layout required for a formal mine feasibility report to be prepared on a given mineral deposit.

Units

Laboratory Studio1

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Offering

Offered: Every Fall

Terms

fall

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Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • describe site characteristics of a potential mining project in terms of geographic location, environmental conditions, geologic conditions, and land management considerations.
  • develop a resource model based on exploration data provided for the project.
  • synthesize information and techniques from previous coursework to complete a portion of a mine feasibility study and accompanying feasibility report chapters.
  • evaluate technical assumptions, uncertainties, and risks within a mine feasibility study and develop advanced analytical or research-based recommendations beyond standard undergraduate design requirements.