Mine site infrastructure requirements and layout. Surface haul road access to the mine and waste dumps. Underground access to the mine via shafts and declines.<br/>The principles, application and practice of the major surface and underground mining methods within a framework of safety, sustainability, social and environmental factors and profitability. The design of materials handling and transport systems including shovel loading and truck haulage, crushing and conveying, hoisting systems and hoisting calculations, rail transport and stockpiles. -- Course Website
