The purpose of the course is to introduce to the students the practical aspects of mainly the relationship between structural geology and mining, with emphasis on open pits and some lesser mention of underground scenarios. Consequently, the five course modules are:
Stereonet use and use of the DIPS program
Geological mapping both for mineralization and for geotech purposes and the types of structures and major faults worldwide and their significance
Modes of failure
Groundwater and it’s role in mining including underground and its’ effect on pit slope failures
Mining and society
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Objetivos
Once these modules are completed, the student will be able to understand the role of structural geology, mainly for slope stability, but also for mineralization and to grasp the close relation between mining and society and how related issues affect the role of geologists, geotechnical engineers, mining engineers and engineering geologists at the present time. The ultimate goal will be for the student to become comfortable with all these topics and to see that this is only an introduction and with their own experience in applying this knowledge they will most likely come up with their own ideas as well. As we say at Highland Valley Copper “it takes 20 years to get 20 years experience”. As for the presentation of the course it most likely will include the following; Text to read and comprehend Tutorials including color illustrations Case studies Videos as available
A quién va dirigido
The course is aimed at all those technical people who are engaged in dealing with the geology and geotechnical aspects of open pit mining and using applied geology to solve mining/blasting problems and dealing with the major structures and main structure sets at a producing mine. It also should be of assistance to mining engineers especially those involved in short or long term planning. As for the career opportunities for the course, it should enhance the ability of the students to work in an active open pit mine, at any stage of its’ development, including pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, overburden stripping or full mining production of ore, waste and overburden. It also should benefit geologists and geotechnically trained geologists who are mapping the surface in the vicinity of open pit mines or underground mines. While the main emphasis is on open pit mapping, also underground mapping will be touched upon as to general techniques, precautions etc. and problems with groundwater underground.
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