• Study level

    BAC +5

  • ECTS

    5 credits

  • Component

    Faculty of Science

Description

Mineral deposits, exploration techniques, geostatistics, mining economics. The training is mainly focused on interventions by professionals (mining and quarrying). Two days of field work illustrate certain exploration methods, in particular through the study of uranium mineralization and gypsum.

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Objectives

Raise awareness of exploration and mining professions. Understand the issues involved in extracting metals (U, Ni, Mn, rare earths, etc.). Non-concessible resources: from exploration to production (visit to an operating quarry).
Acquire skills in 1) exploration strategies and techniques, 2) quarrying conditions and methods, and 3) the economic and social issues involved in exploiting a resource.

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Necessary prerequisites

HAT808T - Mineral deposits.

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Knowledge control

Full continuous assessment.

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