University of Mines and Technology — Ghana

Minerals Engineering — Bachelor

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Campus location:  Tarkwa – Ghana
Teaching Language:  English, French, German
Degree:  Bachelor
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COVERED DISCIPLINES / SKILLS IN THIS PROGRAM

Business Geomechanics and Technical Mine Area

3.1 Modelling, analysis and design
   3.1.1 Reviews engineering geology and geotechnical data (including Identifies hazards and modes of failure
   3.1.3 Conducts rock mass and soil classifications
   3.1.4 Understands rock and soil characteristics and identifies failure indications, fundamentals of rock mechanics
3.3 Integrated mine design
   3.3.1 Recommends methods, equipment and processes

Mining Equipment and Systems Area

5.1 General Mining equipment and systems
5.1.1 Uses key factors to select suitable mining machines (e.g. operational characteristics, costs, productivity, and performance)

Mineral Production and Processing Area

7.2 Grade control
7.2.1 Applies the quality blending and sampling logic of a site. Understands the implications of marginal stockpiles

Geology Exploration Resources and Reserves Area

2.1 General Geology / Geography
2.1.1 Understands the basic principles of geology, deposit formation, geological controls and structures
2.1.2 Reviews and interprets geological maps

Mining Methods Area

4.1 General mining methods
4.1.1 General knowledge of mining methods and operations
4.3 Underground mining methods
4.3.1 Selects a mine stoping and method system for a generic ore body