Mining Engineering

 

Mining Engineering is an engineering field that focuses on extracting minerals and other earth resources from the Earth’s crust in economical and efficient ways. This specialization includes many different fields and topics, including:

  • Engineering planning and design: This includes designing and planning mines to ensure efficient and safe extraction of minerals.
  • Mining technology: related to the techniques and machines used in drilling, blasting, material transportation and processing.
  • Drilling and Blasting: Studies the engineering processes of drilling and blasting and the use of explosives safely and effectively.
  • Waste and environmental management: deals with the treatment of waste resulting from mining operations and its environmental and social impacts.
  • Occupational safety and health: concerned with ensuring the safety of workers in mines and implementing laws and regulations related to occupational safety.

The Mining Engineering major requires advanced engineering skills in design, implementation, and management, in addition to a deep understanding of geology and modern engineering techniques. Engineers in this field work in mining companies, consulting companies, and government agencies to develop and manage natural resources sustainably and efficiently.