Job Description
Course description: Operational aspects of open pit mine design andĀ mineĀ planning. Topics willĀ include:Ā open pit design and pit optimization; long term andĀ short termĀ planning considerations; materials handling; equipmentĀ selectionĀ and optimization; industrial minerals production; mine safety andĀ mineĀ regulations; mining and the environment;Ā mineĀ personnel organization; ethics and professional issues. Pit dewatering, the location and stability of waste dumps and an examination of equipmentĀ costĀ and production statistics are also included.
Posting end date: July 28,Ā 2026
Number of PositionsĀ (est.):Ā OneĀ (1) position
Estimated TA support:Ā None.
Estimated course enrolment:Ā 40Ā students
Class schedule:Ā LecturesĀ Wednesday 9-11am, Friday 12pmĀ āĀ 1pm;Ā TutorialsĀ WednesdayĀ 11-12pm;
Sessional dates of appointment:Ā September 1, 2026 ā December 31, 2026
Hours:0.5Ā HCE (up to a maximu...