Mining Engineering

Mining engineering is an engineering discipline that applies science and technology to the extraction of minerals from the earth. Mining engineering is associated with many other disciplines, such as geology, mineral processing and metallurgy, geotechnical engineering and surveying. A mining engineer may manage any phase of mining operations – from exploration and discovery of the mineral resource, through feasibility study, mine design, development of plans, production and operations to mine closure.

Mining and geological engineers typically do the following: Design open-pit and underground mines. Supervise the construction of mine shafts and tunnels. Devise methods for transporting minerals to processing plants.

Jobs directly related to your diploma include:

• Junior/ Senior Mining Engineering.
• Environmental Consultant.
• Mud-logger.
• Mine Supervisor