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| Diploma |
Year module |
NQF level: 6 |
Credits: 12 |
| Module presented in English |
Module presented online |
| Pre-requisite: MEX1501 |
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| Purpose: This module focuses on the technical aspects of extracting the raw material from the ground for the benefit of mankind. The use of minerals by human beings dates back from time immemorial. It is generally known today that there are a variety uses of mining products and these include: electrical conductors, stainless steel manufacturing, dental and medical uses, domestic utensils, building of houses and computers to mention but a few. The products that we use daily in our lives originate from mining and are manufactured using different types of minerals that occur in the ground naturally. It is important to note that these minerals are located in different parts of the world and in different depths from the surface. Mining Engineers and Technologists usually find themselves facing the challenge of developing the methods of extracting these minerals from the ground.
The purpose of this module is therefore to introduce NO Mining Engineering students to such mining environments and to equip them with the required knowledge and skills. On completion of this module they will be able to apply basic mining engineering principles in surface mining operations. It is believed that this module will help students become better technologists with the ability to generate feasible solutions to everyday problems encountered while extracting the minerals in their respective operations (ECSA standards}.
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