James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2001

EA5023:06

*NOTE* Resource Definition and Feasibility

Townsville

Inadmissable Subject Combination: EA5003

Approximately 110 contact hours, approximately 100 non-contact hours. November intensive block mode.

Mapping techniques, sampling procedures and theory, drilling logging, mining and beneficiation methods, smelter contracts, blocking and calculating of reserves, mine planning, case histories.

Assessment by preparation of a seminar and accompanying 20 to 30 page document (25%); completion of selected practical materials during the subject (20%); completion of take-away assignments (30%); examination (25%).