• Semester 2 (External)

Synopsis

The  aim  of  the  unit is to provide a basis for further  studies  in
mining  engineering.  The student is led step by step into the  mining
process which eventually leads into development including sinking   of
shafts, driving of tunnels etc and stoping, or ore extraction.

The  main  method of breaking rock is still by drilling and  blasting;
this  subject  is covered in some detail.  All of this  together  with
safety  and environmental protection aims to give the student  a  very
broad but basic understanding of mining engineering which is essential
in order to study more specialised units later in this course.