Bachelor of Engineering (Mining Systems)
University
The mining industry is the backbone of our modern way of life. We all rely on its products such as metals, coal, mineral sands, even talcum powder!
The mining industry is Australia's largest single exporter - contributing over one third of the nation''s total.
Australia's mining industry is also large on a world-wide scale, with Australia ranking in the top three countries for supply of commodities such as gold, iron ore, lead diamonds, nickel, mineral sands, alumina and zinc.
To remain as one of the world leaders in mining technology, the Australian industry is always looking at ways to mine 'smarter' by applying cutting-edge innovations and technologies.
By mining ''smarter'' we not only save money, but also our environment!
Mining industry professional engineers need the ability to:
- Use a broad range of skills in different types of engineering
- Assess and implement new technologies
- Take responsibility for multi-million dollar decisions
- Work outdoors, as well as in an office
Mining Engineering is all about extracting the ore from the ground. This includes analysing and designing:
- The mining method that is the best for a specific deposit - underground or surface, large or small
- The best equipment to efficiently perform the chosen mining method and cope with unexpected variations in the rock being extracted
- The most appropriate blasting technique
