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Surface-mining 703


 
Module code PMY 703
Qualification Postgraduate
Faculty Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology
Module content

Mining methods for open pits and strip mine operations. Basic mine planning, scheduling and economic cut-off limits with regards to waste stripping and ore grade. Continuous and discontinuous operations: Selection and management of truck-based loading and transport systems. Selection and management of conveyor-based loading and transport systems. Dragline selection, operation, management and strip mining practices. Slope stability in surface mines, plane, wedge and circular/non-circular failures.
Module credits 16.00
NQF Level 08
Prerequisites No prerequisites.
Contact time 10 lectures per week
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Mining Engineering
Period of presentation Semester 1 or Semester 2
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