Diploma in Mining Industry

Surface Mining Technology

ABOUT THE COURSE:
Surface mining is the most popular mining technology. However, it is being challenged due to dearth of near surface deposits and socio-environmental constraints. With the invention of large scale equipment, innovative technologies and strategic planning surface mining can be carried out at a larger depth also with profit. Basic knowledge of surface mining is thus important for the mining engineers. This course is thus designed to provide the basic surface mining technology to the students.

INTENDED AUDIENCE :  UG and PG Mining Engineering students. 

INDUSTRIES  SUPPORT  :  All mining companies including CIL, SAIL, NALCO, HZL,HCL, CEMENT SECTORS etc.

Course layout

Week 1:Introduction to Surface Mining, Current status and challenges, Understanding rocks, minerals and deposits 

Week 2:Cut off grade, Surface mining phases and surface mining systems, Surface mining Excavations and unit operations 

Week 3: Drilling and blasting for surface mines 

Week 4: Shovel and dumper operation for surface mining excavations 

Week 5: Operation of Dozer and dragline 

Week 6: Operation of continuous surface miner 

Week 7: Operation of bucket wheel excavator and bucket chain excavator 

Week 8: Transportation system for surface mines and expit transportation 

Week 9: Design and maintenance of haul roads

Week 10: Stability assessment of pit slopes and dumps designs 

Week 11: Sea bed mining, dimensional stone mining 

Week 12: Safety Environment and mine closure 

Books and references

1. Surface Mining Technology – G B Mishra 
2. Surface Mining Technology – S K Das 
3. Elements of Mining Technology – D J Deshmukh 
4. SME Handbook – SME publication

Certificate in Well and Mining Engineering

GRDO Vocational Training Academy offers a 6 months Certificate in Well and Mining Engineering course at the Certificate level. GRDO Vocational Training Academy The total tuition fee for this course is INR 40000 for the entire duration of the course. Apart from the tuition fee, students are also required to pay a one-time fee of INR 500. To learn more about other courses offered under Certificate at GRDO Vocational Training Academy.