Mining for Non-Miners (Coal and Metals) - Remote - North America

This course provides those from a non-mining background with a comprehensive understanding of the cycle of mining from exploration to processing.

Course delivered from North America, times are Eastern Standard Time / Eastern Daylight Time (EST / EDT).

Please note – this course offering is taking registrations of interest at this time. Dates will be confirmed when a minimum number of registrations have been received.

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RPMGlobal Releases Scheduling for Gas Drainage of Underground Coal

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ESG

What does “Net Positive Impact on Biodiversity” mean for the mining industry

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ESG

The ‘social’ in ESG – moving from concept to practice

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Planning for trolley, battery and hybrid mining truck fleets.

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ESG

Conquering ESG from all angles

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RPMGlobal releases the latest version of its industry-leading ShiftManager Solution

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RPMGlobal expands cloud offerings with Reserving as a Services

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ESG

RPMGlobal reviews opportunities for Mining in the Net Zero Transition

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RPMGlobal Releases Enterprise Optimiser (EO)

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RPMGlobal Releases Major Upgrade to XPAC Scheduling Suite

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RPMGlobal Acquires three Underground Mine Optimisation Software Products

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RPMGlobal Acquires Copy of Environmental Data Management & Reporting Software

Overview of the mining industry

History, significance, key commodities, major mining companies & optional regional overview.

Geology, exploration, modelling, resource & reserve reporting

Key concepts, terminology, exploration, modelling, Resource & Reserve reporting.

Mine planning & asset management

Why we plan, mine planning stages and activities, maintenance and asset management, importance of technology.

Surface mining (Coal)

Why mine from surface, types of surface mines, terminology, cycle of mining and equipment detail modules (drill & blast, truck & loader, dragline).

Underground mining (Coal)

Why we mine underground, terminology, access, development, production methods, material handling, and mine ventilation.

Material processing

Why we process, processing stages, extractive metallurgy, steel production, and electricity generation.

Logistics

How we transport material and key considerations.

Marketing

Commodity pricing, and impact of price on projects/operations.

Sustainability

Overview of sustainability, sustainable strategy, and key social, environmental, and economic sustainability

  • Gain knowledge of the global mining industry.
  • Understand key mining concepts and decision-making processes.
  • Explore the inter-relationships from exploration to product.
  • Appreciate the various methods of extracting and processing material.
  • Increase knowledge of commonly used mining
    terms.

  • Information Technology Professionals
  • Accountants
  • Marketers
  • Human Resource Specialists
  • Legal Professionals
  • Investors
  • Bankers
  • Management Consultants
  • Equipment Manufacturers