Syllabus
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Course Code: G-205 Course Name: Mining Geology |
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| MODULE NO / UNIT | COURSE SYLLABUS CONTENTS OF MODULE | NOTES |
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| 1 | Elements of mining, its methods (alluvial mining, opencast mining and underground mining) for metallic and nonmetallic ores. Coal mining and Ocean bottom mining. |
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| 2 | Preparation of mine plans. Role of geologists in mine operation. Drilling methods and core logging. Sampling and its methods. Mineral processing techniques. Methods of ore reserve estimation. |
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| 3 | Types of explosives, equipment and material required for blasting, method of charging explodes. |
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| 4 | Shafting, ventilations, drainage and pumping. Mine support and mechanization. Mine safety measures and mine legislation. |
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