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Mine Operations

Mine Operations

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Course Description 
This course aims to provide the participants with a management perspective of the mineral industry, exposing them to strategies, concepts, issues, and solutions that will enable them to become mineral industry leaders. The course will introduce participants to the best practices and practical challenges in mineral exploration, resource and reserve estimation and mineral exploration project valuations.

You will have 8 highly qualified, mining industry experts as your instructors for this course. Each instructor brings a wealth of expertise from their respective fields and have spent countless hours developing these courses. Meet your instructors for this course!

Course Delivery 
This course is fully-online, giving you the flexbility to learn remotely or from mine sites. You will be given 10 months (300 days) from your registration date to complete the modules. Expect to dedicate at least 35-40 hours to complete all materials in this course.

Certificate in Exploration, Studies, Resources & Reserves
The University of Toronto, Department of Civil & Mineral Engineering will issue this certificate upon course completion. With this certificate, you can maximize your career potential by applying the knowledge you’re gaining to your workplace and mine sites.

Module Breakdown

  • Module 1.1 – Mine Life Cycle
  • Module 1.2 – Studies and Reports
  • Module 1.3 – Cost Estimation
  • Module 2.0 – Mineral Waste & Closure
  • Module 3.0 – Industry Structure & Financing
  • Module 4.1 – Exploration Strategies
  • Module 4.2 – Exploration Methods
  • Module 4.3 – Deposit Delineation
  • Module 4.4 – Additional Topics
  • Module 5.0 – MRMR Definitions
  • Module 6.1 – Mineral Resource Estimation
  • Module 6.2 – Mineral Resource Estimation II
  • Module 7.0 – Mineral Reserve Estimation
  • Module 8.0 – Disclosure Frameworks
  • Module 9.0 – Valuing Exploration Properties

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What you will learn: 

  • Differentiate the different stages of a mine life cycle from exploration to closure, and the industry structure where this takes place.
  • Identify the basics of exploration, deposit delineation, and mineral resource determination.
  • Understand the definitions of Resources and Reserves and be able to differentiate between them.
  • Develop a working knowledge of the concept of cut-off grade and its application to MRMR
  • Comprehend the importance of disclosure and responsibilities of reporting, including materiality, competence, and transparency

Competitive Pricing 
Our course prices are 20-30% lower than our competitors to make this important and relevant information more accessible to you.

MIMP has changed mining education 
You’ve never seen a course like this! Our courses offer highly specialized learning for mining professionals who wish to pursue continued education. Build on your existing knowledge and keep your skills up to date within the ever-changing mining industry. MIMP aims to equip the next generation of mining leaders with the knowledge and tools to face the challenges of tomorrow.

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