MINING 3078 - Resource Estimation and Mine Planning
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2025
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code MINING 3078 Course Resource Estimation and Mine Planning Coordinating Unit Mining and Petroleum Engineering Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 5 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Assessment Quizzes, projects and final exam Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Chaoshui Xu
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1 Create resource models from exploration datasets using appropriate software tools and estimation techniques 2 Report resources and reserves using the JORC code 3 Demonstrate comprehension of the mine planning process 4 Demonstrate an appreciation of the time value of money, commodity markets and their impact on mine planning 5 Develop open pit optimal strategic mine plans including pushback selection, ultimate pit limit analysis and production scheduling 6 Apply algorithms and computer software to compliment the strategic mine optimisation process 7 Create realistic, integrated financial models for the evaluation of mining projects. 8 Understand the basic applications of linear programming for mine optimisations
The above course learning outcomes are aligned with the Engineers Australia Entry to Practice Competency Standard for the Professional Engineer. The course develops the following EA Elements of Competency to levels of introductory (A), intermediate (B), advanced (C):
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 — A C A C A B C C C A A A A A A University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
1, 5, 6, 7, 8 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
1, 2, 5, 6, 7 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
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1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
2, 5, 6, 7 Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.
3 Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
1, 5, 6, 7, 8 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
PPT slides and course readers (available on MyUni).Recommended Resources
Recommended additional readings (available on MyUni).Online Learning
Lecture recordings (available on MyUni). -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Mixture of online and face-to-face teaching.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Activity Contact Hours Independent Study Hours Total Lectures 32 0 32 Tutorials 12 0 12 Practicals 6 0 6 Quizes and Assignments 0 45 45 Exam Preparation and Final Exam 0 55 55 Total 50 100 150 Learning Activities Summary
No information currently available.
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
* The specific due date for each assessment task will be available on MyUni.Assessment Task Task Type Due (week)* Weighting Hurdle Criteria Learning Outcome Quiz 1 Summative 4 6% Individual Project Summative 5 20% Quiz 2 Summative 7 7% Group Project Summative 11 20% Quiz 3 Summative 12 7% Exam Summative Exam period 40% min 40%
Students have to achieve at least 40% in the final exam and 50% overall mark to pass this courseAssessment Detail
Assessment description details are given as follows.
Assessment Task Weighting Task Description Quiz 1 6% Sampling, resource estimation techniques, JORC code Quiz 2 7% Mine planning concepts, BEV, pit optimisation Quiz 3 7% UG mine planning, production scheduling, FTM, linear programming Individual Project 20% Resource modelling using geostatistics Group Project 20% Mine planning using EXCEL and Whittle Final Exam 40% Open-book, invigilated examination Submission
Assessment Task Topics Releasing Due Quiz 1 Sampling, resource estimation techniques, JORC code Week 4 Week 4 Quiz 2 Mine planning concepts, BEV, pit optimisation Week 7 Week 7 Quiz 3 UG mine planning, production scheduling, FTM, linear programming Week 12 Week 12 Individual Project Resource modelling using geostatistics Week 3 Week 5 Group Project Mine planning using EXCEL and Whittle Week 7 Week 11 Final Examination Examinable Topics Examination week Examination week
Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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