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Mining-engineering undergraduate
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University of Pretoria 28
School of Engineering
Department of Mining Engineering
What does the programme entail?
As a profession, mining engineering encompasses a broad spectrum
of engineering work—from mine evaluation to industrial control. For
instance, mining engineers may assess a new mining project as soon
as the geological confirmation of a newly discovered mineral deposit
has been completed. If such a mineral deposit is found to be viable,
mining engineers will design the mine to exploit the mineral deposit.
Where the mineral deposit is close to the surface, an opencast mine
is preferred, but for deeper deposits, an underground mine will be
planned. Mining engineers will coordinate the construction of such a
mine and bring it to the stage where it starts producing.
A typical mine has a lifespan of 15 to perhaps 100 years. The design
of the mining excavations, with their equipment and services, the
planning of all the activities and the management of the operation at
all levels is the responsibility of the mining engineer. This professional
will also provide expert advice on rock breaking, blasting, materials
transport systems, mine planning and scheduling, mechanical tunnel
development, mine climate control, rock mechanics, support of
excavations, devising mining methods, as well as the design and
development of equipment.
Career opportunities
The mining industry is one of the largest
industries in South Africa, producing more than
60 different minerals in over 1 000 mines and
quarries. Mining amounts to one eighth of the gross national
product.
Mining engineers are employed at a wide range of companies,
both locally and internationally. They are responsible for the
effective, safe and profitable operation of mining undertakings.
Mining engineering careers include that of rock engineer;
mine ventilation engineer; explosives engineer; rock breaking
engineer; drill and blast engineer; project engineer; mine planner
and environmental engineer to mention but a few.
�Mining engineers are mining experts and they are engineers,
who have a background in geology as well as in civil, mechanical
and electrical engineering.
�Mining engineers research mining-related topics in order to
improve safety and find better ways to extract minerals.
�Mining engineers also work in the banking sector and at the
Stock Exchange, where they specialise in risk analysis and
investment.
�Mining engineers are also needed for sales and marketing
as well as business development of mining companies or
supporting industries.
There is a shift in mining as it progresses towards mechanisation
and automation through robotics. Mechanisation requires
in-depth engineering skills to support and operate mobile
mechanised equipment.
What makes this programme unique?
The Mining Engineering Leadership Academy
Our students have a sound academic foundation.
To that, we add skills such as self-awareness,
communication skills and the ability to work in multi-disciplinary
settings and groups. The philosophy of the Leadership Academy
programme is to expose final-year students to experiential
situations, which teaches them intrapersonal and interpersonal
skills. Psychometric assessments and real-life case studies hone
well-rounded leadership habits.
The University of Pretoria provides excellent facilities to our
Mining Engineering students and these include access to the:
�Kumba Mine Design Laboratory;
�Kumba Virtual Reality 3D360 cylinder;
�Kumba Virtual Reality 3D theatre;
�ARM Laboratory;
�Virtual Blasting Wall; and
�The Metallurgical, civil and mechanical engineering laboratories
on the Hatfield Campus.
BEng (Mining Engineering)
Who are the ideal candidates?
The aptitudes and skills of successful engineers
include the following:
�Be able to visualise objects in three dimensions
�Have good health and stamina
�Have mathematical and scientific ability
�Be curious
�Be disciplined
�Be passionate about mining
�Have creativity and initiative
�Be responsible
�Have self-confidence
�Have organisational skills
�Command respect
�Maintain a cool head and take charge of a situation
�Have listening, speech and writing skills
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FACULTY BROCHURE
Note: The minimum admission requirements reflected in this brochure are subject to changes in regulations relating to COVID-19. Amendments
will reflect in the digital version of this brochure, which can be downloaded from www.up.ac.za/programmes > Undergraduate > Faculty brochures.
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