This course provides a thorough introduction to quarry design, helping you understand the nuances between quarries and open-pit mines. You'll learn how to design a quarry from inception to completion, including essential calculations for both ore and waste volumes. This knowledge is vital for those involved in mining engineering and operations.
What you'll learn
understand the differences between quarry and open-pit mine design
learn how to design a quarry from start to finish
calculate the volume of ore material extracted
calculate waste volumes
Course objectives
equip students with quarry design skills
provide practical knowledge applicable to mining operations