Course description: Operational aspects of open pit mine design and mine planning. Topics will include: open pit design and pit optimization; long term and short term planning considerations; materials handling; equipment selection and optimization; industrial minerals production; mine safety and mine regulations; mining and the environment; mine personnel organization; ethics and professional issues. Pit dewatering, the location and stability of waste dumps and an examination of equipment cost and production statistics are also included.

Posting end date: July 28, 2026

Number of Positions (est.): One (1) position

Estimated TA support: None.

Estimated course enrolment: 40 students

Class schedule: Lectures Wednesday 9-11am, Friday 12pm – 1pm; Tutorials Wednesday 11-12pm;

Sessional dates of appointment: September 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026

Hours:0.5 HCE (up to a maximu...