Minerals Institute of Western Australia

Mining Engineer

Mining engineers plan and direct the engineering aspects of extracting minerals from the earth. Mining engineers may perform the following tasks:

• conduct investigations and evaluations of mineral deposits to determine mining profitability:
• determine the most suitable method of mining for the site;
• prepare plans for mining operations;
• prepare layout of mining operation and development;
• plan and coordinate how staff and equipment will be deployed;
• consult with geologists and other engineers on design, selection and provision of machines, facilities and systems for the mine;
• ensure mining regulations are observed

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Education and Training:

NSW
Degree Courses
University of New South Wales University of Wollongong

NT
Degree Courses
Northern Territory University
Curtin University of Technology - Kalgoorlie Campus
University of Queensland - St Lucia Campus
University of Southern Queensland - Toowoomba Campus

QLD 
Degree Courses
University of Queensland - St Lucia Campus
University of Southern Queensland - Toowoomba Campus

SA
Degree Courses
University of South Australia - The Levels Campus

TAS
Degree Courses
Curtin University of Technology (WA)
University of Ballarat (Vic)
University of New South Wales
University of Queensland University of South Australia
University of Tasmania, Hobart Campus
University of New South Wales

VIC
Degree Courses
University of Ballarat

WA
Degree Courses
Curtin University of Technology - Kalgoorlie Campus
University of Western Australia