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2020-2021 SDSM&T Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

MEM 501 Fundamentals of the Mineral Industry

Credits: (3-0) 3

A course intended to provide the fundamental concepts and processes of the mineral industry, especially those processes employed in mining engineering. Topics will include industry overview, geology and exploration, mine planning and feasibility, health and safety, permitting, surface and underground mining operations, ground control, mineral processing, mineral economics, sustainability, and future of mining.    

Prerequisites: Permission of instructor


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