Syllabus
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Course Code: GT-803 Course Name: Mining Geology |
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| MODULE NO / UNIT | COURSE SYLLABUS CONTENTS OF MODULE | NOTES |
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| 1 | Introduction: Historical development, Importance and future scopes, basic understanding of mining industry and processes. Principles of mining industry, mining policy and legislation. |
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| 2 | Surface methods of mining: mechanical and aqueous extraction. Subsurface mining: basic infrastructures and common terms. Ocean bottom mining. |
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| 3 | Geological operations in mining: preparation of mine plans, bench mapping, underground mine mapping, modeling of ore body, drilling, sampling, explosives & blasting. Mine Economic appraisals |
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| 4 | Elements to mineral dressing & mineral beneficiation, mines safety measures. Environmental issues: nature & remedies, mine waste & their management. | |
