The principles and application of the major underground and surface mining methods. The design of materials handling and transport systems including: conveyor systems, in-pit crushing, hoisting systems; wire rope and rigs; hoisting calculations, hydraulic transport, pumping and drainage, draglines, rail transport, underground bins, flasks, crushers, skips, bunkers, stockpiles, separation ore/waste. Systems infrastructure and site requirements including: mine development, access (shaft, declines), surface infrastructure (offices, fuel storage bays), mine services (water, air, rail, roads, electrical and hydraulics). Maintenance. -- Course Website
Prerequisites: 303138 (v.3)<br/> Mining and Metallurgy 231<br/> <br/> or any previous version
