Mining and Metallurgical Operations Specialisation

This specialisation builds on the technical content provided in the Extractive Metallurgy Major to provide a more rounded coverage of metallurgical operations. While the functional design and operation of a plant is of primary importance, there are a range of other factors that contribute to a successful operation. An introduction to mining processes, mineral economics and environmental and social impacts, risks and opportunities provide a more holistic view of mining project management. This contributes to the conceptualisation of the whole value chain and the importance of each discipline within it to communicate and collaborate to achieve optimal operation and best practice. The specialisation also covers cutting edge trends in the industry such as automation and the use of data and AI that will drive future gains in productivity and safety.

• have demonstrated further and expanded knowledge and understanding in the extractive metallurgy major that is typically at a level that, whilst supported by advanced textbooks, includes some aspects that will be informed by knowledge of the forefront of metallurgy, GC1
• can apply their further and expanded knowledge and understanding in a manner that indicates a professional approach to their extractive metallurgy major, and have competencies typically demonstrated through devising and sustaining arguments (to both specialist and non-specialist audiences) and solving problems within metallurgical discipline, including using digital technologies, GC2, GC3
• can gather and interpret relevant data within the extractive metallurgy major to inform judgements that include reflection on relevant social, scientific, or ethical issues, including being aware of the diversity of international perspectives associated with the extractive metallurgy major, and how these impact upon the practice of the extractive metallurgy major, GC4, GC5
• display a high standard of professional behaviour, including effective time management, both independently and as a team member, GC6