MINE5009 Mining Methods and Processes Semester 1 2023 Kalgoorlie Campus FO

Faculty of Science and Engineering 
WASM: Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering
Unit Outline
MINE5009 Mining Methods and Processes

Semester 1, 2023
Unit study package code: MINE5009 

Mode of study: Fully Online
Tuition pattern summary: Note: For any specific variations to this tuition pattern and for precise
information refer to the Learning Activities section.
Lecture: 1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Tutorial: 1 x 2 Hours Weekly
This unit contains a fieldwork component. Find out more about fieldwork on
the work integrated learning (WIL) website at
https://www.curtin.edu.au/students/experience/industry/fieldwork-
preparation/, which also contains a link to the Fieldwork Policy and Fieldwork
Manual.
Credit Value: 25.0
Pre-requisite units: Nil
Co-requisite units: Nil
Anti-requisite units: Nil
Result type: Grade/Mark

Approved incidental fees: Information about approved incidental fees can be obtained from our website.
Visit https://www.curtin.edu.au/students/essentials/fees/understanding-your-
fees/ for details.
Unit coordinator:
Title: Dr
Name: George Barakos
Phone: 08 9088 6044
Email: George.Barakos@curtin.edu.au
Location: Building: 703 - Room: 3117
Consultation times: Contact Initially via email or phone
Teaching Staff:
Name: George Barakos

Phone: 08 9088 6044
Email: George.Barakos@curtin.edu.au
Location: Building: 703 - Room: 3117
Administrative contact: Name: Ruby LO
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Kalgoorlie Campus CRICOS Provider Code 00301J
19 Feb 2023 The only authoritative version of this Unit Outline is to be found online in OASIS
WASM: Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering
WASM: Minerals, Energy and
Chemical Engineering

Phone: 08 9266 4338

Email: teachingsupport-wasm-mece@curtin.edu.au
Location: Building: 216 - Room: Level 4
Learning Management System: Blackboard (lms.curtin.edu.au)
Acknowledgement of Country
We respectfully acknowledge the Indigenous Elders, custodians, their descendants and kin of this land past and
present. The Centre for Aboriginal Studies aspires to contribute to positive social change for Indigenous
Australians through higher education and research.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

Curtin University is committed to supporting all our students and staff whether they are on campus, working
remotely or overseas. Your health, safety and wellbeing are our priority and the continuing COVID-19 pandemic
may require changes to the unit schedule, learning activities, delivery modes and assessment to provide flexible
and safe options to our community. Curtin will endeavour to keep changes and disruptions to a minimum at all
times. For current advice and further information visit https://www.curtin.edu.au/novel-coronavirus/.
Syllabus
This unit presents a systems approach to the principles, design and application of the major surface and
underground mining methods together with the associated equipment, services and infrastructure. The aim of this
unit is to provide students with the capability to select the appropriate mining method, together with its
associated equipment, services and infrastructure, for a given deposit. The unit covers principles of systems
engineering, mine services and infrastructure, surface mining methods (method selection, strip mining, open-pit
mining, high-wall mining, solution mining, surface miners and other mining methods), and underground mining
methods (mine access and development, long-wall coal mining, thick-seam coal mining, bord and pillar coal
mining, underground metalliferous mining method selection, room and pillar mining, cut and fill mining, sublevel
stoping, narrow vein mining, caving methods).
Introduction
This unit presents a systems approach to the principles, design and application of the major surface and underground mining
methods and the associated equipment, services and infrastructure. This unit aims to provide students with the capability to
select the appropriate mining method and its associated equipment, services and infrastructure for a given deposit. The unit
covers mine services and infrastructure, surface mining methods (method selection, strip mining, open-pit mining, haul road
design and other small-scale mining methods), and underground mining methods (mine access and development, sublevel
stoping, sublevel caving, block caving, cut and fill mining, long-wall mining, and room and pillar mining).
Unit Learning Outcomes

All graduates of Curtin University achieve a set of six Graduate Capabilities during their course of study. These
inform an employer that, through your studies, you have acquired discipline knowledge and a range of other skills
and capabilities which employers would value in a professional setting. Each unit in your course addresses the
Graduate Capabilities through a clearly identified set of learning outcomes. They form a vital part in the process
referred to as assurance of learning. The learning outcomes notify you of what you are expected to know,
understand or be able to do in order to be successful in this unit. Each assessment for this unit is carefully
designed to test your knowledge of one or more of the unit learning outcomes. On successfully completing all of
the assessments you will have achieved all of these learning outcomes.
Your course has been designed so that on graduating you will have achieved all of Curtin's Graduate Capabilities
through the assurance of learning processes in each unit.

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Graduate
On successful completion of this unit students can: Capabilities
addressed
1 Identify, assess and select mining methods appropriate to specific types of deposits
2 Appraise mining methods with respect to productivity, safety, efficiency, risks and
sustainability
3 Describe and illustrate major mining methods and their related equipment,
supporting infrastructure, key performance drivers, and constraints
4 Be conversant with the key principles of a systems approach to mining, and be able
to describe a mining operation in terms of an array of interrelated processes and
systems
5 Demonstrate awareness of the major technological trends in mining methods and
equipment
Curtin's Graduate Capabilities
Apply discipline
Innovative, creative and Effective communicators
knowledge, principles
entrepreneurial with digital competency
and concepts
Culturally competent to engage

Globally engaged and Industry connected and
respectfully with local First Peoples
responsive career capable
and other diverse cultures
Find out more about Curtin's Graduate Capabilities at the Learning Innovation and Teaching Excellence Centre
(LITEC) website: litec.curtin.edu.au
Learning Activities
At WASM, we are committed to providing real-world, authentic learning activities that prepare you as a future
mining professional. At Curtin, we use work-integrated learning (WIL) to describe many of these experiences.
To deliver on our commitment, every effort has been made to design some of this unit’s learning activities in
collaboration with our industry and community partners. More specifically, during weeks 4 and 8 many of these
experiences have been designed to yield maximum student benefit through face-to-face interaction with these
(and other) partners. Thus, we strongly recommend that you attend (in person) as many of these as possible to
connect with, learn from, and build long-lasting relationships with them.
Some of this unit’s learning activities may also benefit your broader studies at Curtin. Attendance at co-curricular
learning experiences is also highly encouraged, as is attendance at learning activities designed for other WASM
units (where places are available).
Week Topics
1 Introduction to mining methods/ Open Pit Mining
2 Loading &Haulage Equipment/ Shovel & Truck Selection
3 Open Cast (Strip) Mining/ Quarry Mining/ Solution Mining
4 Work Integrated Learning Activtities (WIL Week I)
5 Haul Road Design/ Automation in Surface Mining
6 Underground Mine Development/ Decline Development & Hoisting
7 Tuition Free Week
8 Work Integrated Learning Activities (WIL Week II)
9 Sublevel Caving
10 Block Cave Mining
11 Sublevel Stoping/ Cut-and-Fill Mining
12 Room-and-Pillar Mining/ Shrinkage Stoping/ Long-Wall Mining

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13 Automation in Underground Mining/ Mining Method Selection/Unit Review

14-16 Study and exams

Learning Resources
Essential texts
The required textbook(s) for this unit are:
l SME Mining Engineering Handbook, 2nd edition, by Howard L. Hartman (Senior Editor), 1992
(ISBN/ISSN: 0-87335-100-2)
l SME Mining Engineering Handbook, 3rd edition, by Peter Darling (Editor), 2011
(ISBN/ISSN: 978-0-87335-264-2)
l Introductory Mining Engineering, 2nd edition, by Howard L. Hartman and Jan M. Mutmansky, 2002
(ISBN/ISSN: 0-471- 34851-1)
l Open Pit Mine Planning and Design, 2nd edition, by William Hustrulid and Mark Kuchta, 2006
(ISBN/ISSN: 90-5410-173-3)
l Mining Methods in Underground Mining, 2nd edition, by Atlas Copco, 2007
(ISBN/ISSN: N/A)
l Techniques in Underground Mining, by Richard E. Gertsch and Richard L. Bullock, 1998
(ISBN/ISSN: 978-0-87335-163-8)
l Rock mechanics for underground mining, 3rd edition, by B. H. G. Brady & E.T. Brown, 2006
(ISBN/ISSN: 9781402020643)
l Underground Mining Methods: Engineering Fundamentals and International Case Studies, by William
A. Hustrulid and Richard L. Bullock (editors), 2001
(ISBN/ISSN: 0873351932)
l Surface Mining, 2nd edition, by Bruce A. Kennedy (editor), 1990
(ISBN/ISSN: 0-87335-102-9)
Online resources
l Mining Methods in Underground Mining, 2nd edition, by Atlas Copco, 2007

(https://miningandblasting.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/mining_methods_underground_mining.pdf)
(ISBN/ISSN: N/A)
Other resources
Links to these resources are available in Blackboard Reading List. Lectures and workshops will be prepared mainly
from these texts. For each lecture, students will be informed about the pages in a particular text for future
reference and detailed study. The unit materials, including Lecture and Workshop PDFs, hand-written whiteboard
notes, i-Lectures and concept videos, will be regularly posted on the BLACKBOARD. Pre-recorded concept videos
will be available as preparation tasks (prior to class activities) to focus on relevant computations or problems
during class.
Important Note: Given that iLectures are recorded remotely from Bentley Campus, the quality of iLectures is
beyond the control of the unit coordinator. Students need to contact DTS (Digital and Technology Solutions)
directly for issues related to iLecture quality.

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Assessment
Assessment policy exemptions
l There are no exemptions to the assessment policy
Assessment schedule
Unit
Late Assessment
Value Learning
Task Date Due Assessments Extensions
% Outcome(s)
Accepted?* Considered?*
Assessed
Case Study 40% Week: 3, 9 1,2,3 No No
Day: 19 March; 30
1 April
Time: 11:59PM
(AWST)
Report 40% Week: 11 1,2,3,4,5 No No
Day: 14 May
2
Time: 11:59PM
(AWST)
Test 20% Week: 13 1,2,3,5 No Yes
3 Day: TBA
Time: TBA
*Please refer to the Late Assessment and the Assessment Extension sections below for specific details and
conditions.
Detailed information on assessment tasks
1. Case Study (40%; Surface Mining = 20% and Underground Mining = 20%)
This assessment is divided into surface and underground mining methods. The students will work on this
assessment individually. Both surface and underground mining sections require separate submissions
through Blackboard. The assessment submission requirements are provided in the Problem Statement
available under Assessments in Blackboard. The surface and underground mining sections constitute a
number of problems on various topics. Each problem is a case with accurate data sets expecting students
to analyse the situation and apply design, production, and equipment selection calculation steps to solve
the case.
Assessment alignment with Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies*
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 3.5 (Please refer to the detailed information on the comptencies
below)
2. Project/Report (40%)
Project or Report is an individual assignment, and it provides an opportunity to analyse, discuss and offer
solutions to critical issues or problems in surface and underground mining operations. The students will
address diverse problems and suggest improvements based on their learning from various available
literature on the surface and underground mining techniques. In addition, this assignment may allow an
opportunity to investigate the application of emerging technologies in surface and underground mining.
In addition, 5% (out of 40%) of the marks will be allocated to students' participation in the training and
practice (exercise) during intensive Work Integrated Learning (WIL) activities, mine site visits and workshops
organised (week 4 or 8). However, this allocation may change owing to the prevailing COVID-19 situation.
Assessment Alignment with Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies*
1.1, 1.3, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.5 (Please refer to the detailed information on the comptencies
below)

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3. Test (20%)
There will be an eTest conducted through Blackboard. However, students will be required to ensure
physical presence. A member of the academic staff team will supervise/invigilate the test. This test will be
comprehensive, i.e., it will cover all lectures, tutorials/workshops and any content discussed during the
semester. It will include multiple choice and computations based on surface and underground mining
systems. The structure of the test as well as the exact date and time (in week 13), will be shared with
students early in the semester.
Assessment Alignment with Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies*
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 3.5 (Please refer to the detailed information on these comptencies
below)

*Stage 1 Competencies and Elements of Competency
ENGINEERS AUSTRALIA (EA) - COMPETENCY STANDARDS FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL BASE
1.1 Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and
the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.
1.2 Conceptual understanding of the, mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and
information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.
1.3 In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.
1.4 Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline.
1.5 Knowledge of design practice and contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline.
1.6 Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of sustainable
engineering practice in the specific discipline.
ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY
2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.
2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
2.3 Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.
2.4 Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects.
PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
3.1 Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
3.2 Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
3.3 Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
3.4 Professional use and management of information.
3.5 Orderly management of self and professional conduct.
3.6 Effective team membership and team leadership.

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Pass requirements
To pass this unit you must earn at least 50% overall mark aggregated over Case Study (40%), Report (40%)
and Test (20%).
Assessment Moderation
Fair assessment through moderation

Moderation describes a quality assurance process to ensure that assessments are appropriate to the learning
outcomes, and that students work is evaluated consistently by assessors. Minimum standards for the moderation
of assessments are described in the Assessment and Student Progression Manual, available from
policies.curtin.edu.au/findapolicy/
Pre-marking moderation
Mr. Anvar Mammadli will support the assesment moderations for this unit. He will review all assessments and
possible solutions as part of pre-marking moderation. The assessment marking details will be available within the
problem statement for each assessment.
Intra-marking / Post-marking moderation

To apply similar standard for marking, each task within an assessment will be marked for full cohort of students.
We will apply moderation of submitted assessments near grade boundaries and borderline results. The results
will be recorded and communicated to students through Grade Centre in Blackboard.
Late assessment
Where the submission of a late assessment is permitted, late penalties will be consistently applied in this unit.
Where a late assessment is permitted for an assessment item or the entirety of the unit (refer to the Assessment
Schedule table in this Unit Outline) and the student does not have an approved assessment extension:
1. For assessment items submitted within the first 24 hours after the due date/time, students will be penalised
by a deduction of 5% of the total marks allocated for the assessment task;
2. For each additional 24 hour period commenced an additional penalty of 10% of the total marks allocated
for the assessment item will be deducted; and
3. Assessment items submitted more than 168 hours late (7 calendar days) will receive a mark of zero.
Where late assessment is NOT permitted for an assessment item or the entirety of the unit (refer to the
Assessment Schedule table in this Unit Outline) and the student does not have an approved assessment extension:
1. All assessment items submitted after the due date/time will receive a mark of zero.

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Assessment extension
Where an application for an assessment extension is permitted for an assessment item(s) within this unit (refer to
the Assessment Schedule table in this Unit Outline):
1. A student who is unable to complete an assessment item by/on the due date/time as a result of exceptional
circumstances beyond the student’s control, may apply for an assessment extension on the Assessment
Extension Application Form as prescribed by the Academic Registrar. The form is available on the Forms
page at https://students.curtin.edu.au/essentials/forms-documents/forms/ and also within the student's
OASIS (My Studies tab – Quick Forms) account.
2. The student will be expected to submit their application for an Assessment Extension with supporting
documentation via the online form.
3. Timely submission of this information supports the assessment process. For applications that are declined,
delayed submission may have significant ramifications on the possible marks awarded.
4. An application may be accepted up to five working days after the due date/time of the assessment item
where the student is able to provide a verifiable explanation as to why they were not able to submit the
application prior to the assessment due date/time
Where an application for an assessment extension is NOT permitted for an assessment item(s) within this unit
(refer to the Assessment Schedule table in this Unit Outline):
1. All assessment items submitted after the due date/time will be subject to late penalties or receive a mark of
zero depending on the unit permitting late assessment submissions.
Deferred assessments
If your results show that you have been granted a deferred assessment you should immediately check OASIS for
details.
Deferred examinations/tests will be held from 10/07/2023 to 21/07/2023 . Notification to students will be made
after the Board of Examiners’ meeting via the Official Communications Channel (OCC) in OASIS.
Further assessment
Further assessments, if granted by the Board of Examiners, will be held between 10/07/2023 and 21/07/2023 .
Notification to students will be made after the Board of Examiners meeting via the Official Communications
Channel in OASIS.
It is the responsibility of the student to be available to complete the requirements of a further assessment. If your
results show that you have been granted a further assessment you should immediately check OASIS for details.
Reasonable adjustments for students with disabilities/health circumstances likely to impact on

studies
A Curtin Access Plan (CAP) is a document that outlines the type and level of support required by a student with a
disability or health condition to have equitable access to their studies at Curtin. Carers for people with disability
may also be eligible for support. This support can include alternative exam or test arrangements, study materials
in accessible formats, access to Curtin's facilities and services or other support as discussed with an advisor from
AccessAbility Services.
Documentation is required from your treating Health Professional to confirm your health circumstances or carer
responsibilities.
If you think you may be eligible for a CAP, please contact AccessAbility Services. If you already have a CAP please
provide it to the Unit Coordinator in week 1 of each study period.

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Referencing style
The referencing style for this unit is APA 7th Ed.
More information can be found on this style from the Library web site:
https://libguides.library.curtin.edu.au/uniskills/referencing/apa7.
Privacy
As part of a learning or assessment activity, or class participation, your image or voice may be recorded or
transmitted by equipment and systems operated by Curtin University. Transmission may be to other venues on
campus or to others both in Australia and overseas.
Your image or voice may also be recorded by students on personal equipment for individual or group study or
assessment purposes. Such recordings may not be reproduced or uploaded to a publicly accessible web
environment. If you wish to make such recordings for study purposes as a courtesy you should always seek the
permission of those who are impacted by the recording.
Recording of classes or course materials may not be exchanged or distributed for commercial purposes, for
compensation, or for any other purpose other than personal study for the enrolled students in the unit. Breach of
this may subject a student to disciplinary action under Statute No 10 – Student Disciplinary Statute.
If you wish to discuss this please talk to your Unit Coordinator.
Copyright
The course material for this unit is provided to you for your own research and study only. It is subject to
copyright. It is a copyright infringement to make this material available on third party websites without the express
written consent of Curtin University.

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Academic Integrity (including plagiarism and cheating)

Academic Integrity
Curtin's Student Charter, Academic Integrity Program (AIP), and core Values guide expectations regarding student
behaviour and responsibilities. Information on these topics can be found on the Academic Integrity Website.
Academic Integrity Warnings
An Academic Integrity Warning may be issued to a student in limited circumstances and only where misconduct is
not involved.
Academic Misconduct
Staff members are required to report poor academic practice and suspected misconduct. Academic Misconduct
means conduct by a student that is dishonest or unfair in connection with any academic work. This includes all
types of plagiarism, cheating, collusion, falsification or fabrication of content, and behaviours like falsifying
medical certificates for extension. Contract cheating, the use of file sharing, translation services/apps,
paraphrasing tools (text-spinners), article generators, and assignment help websites also may be considered
academic misconduct.
Check your assessment instructions carefully before using any generative artificial intelligence (Gen-AI) software
(e.g. Chat GPT, Midjourney, GitHub Copilot, etc.). You are not permitted to use Gen-AI software in any assessment
task unless written permission is explicitly granted by the Unit Coordinator (e.g. within Blackboard or the
assignment specifications). If the use of Gen-AI software has been approved, you must document its use, apply
appropriate acknowledgement and attribution rules, and include a statement as to the nature and extent of the
use when submitting the assessment. Unapproved, inappropriate, or undisclosed use may be dishonest or unfair
behaviour, and thus considered misconduct. For further information on the use of Gen-AI software see the
Academic Integrity Website.
The longer term personal, social, and financial consequences of misconduct can be severe, so please ask your
tutors or unit coordinator if you need clarification or are unsure what to do. If your work is the subject of an
inquiry, you will be given an opportunity to respond and appropriate support will be provided. Academic work
under inquiry will not be graded until the process has concluded. Penalties for misconduct may include a warning,
a reduced or nil grade, a requirement to repeat the assessment, an annulled grade (ANN) or termination from the
course. For more information refer to Statute No.10 Student Discipline and Academic Misconduct Rules.

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Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Expectations

Curtin students are expected to have reliable internet access in order to connect to OASIS email and learning
systems such as Blackboard and Library Services.
You may also require a computer or mobile device for preparing and submitting your work.
IT hardware expectations
Students are expected to have all the necessary IT equipment to study this unit: a computer, webcam, microphone
and reliable Internet access. If access to any necessary equipment is not available, students should use the
resources available in the Curtin University Library and campus computer labs. If accessing these facilities is not
possible, please contact your Unit Coordinator who will refer you to support services.
IT assistance
l Find information here about campus computer labs and study facilities.

l You can search here for which computer labs have particular software.
l Curtin Connect IT Support is available by phone on 1300 222 888.
l For on-campus Abacus lab assistance, call the IT Service Desk on 08 9266 9000 option 2, or
email service.desk@curtin.edu.au.
Free and discounted software

As a Curtin student, you have access to a range of free and discounted software. Follow these steps to download
your free copy of Microsoft Office 365: (1) within the OASIS ‘Welcome’ tab, click on ‘Open your OASIS email’; (2)
click ‘Office 365’ in the top left corner of the page; and (3) select ‘Install Office’ and follow the prompts.

Using IRIS remote invigilation software for e-Tests

This unit uses IRIS (Intelligent Remote Invigilation System) to monitor student behaviour during online assessments.
Students are required to follow the IRIS set up instructions and use Google Chrome with the IRIS browser
extension to access the password protected assessment. These instructions will be available on Blackboard.
Troubleshooting advice is also available at the link above. During the assessment, IRIS records video through your
webcam, audio through your microphone, and what is showing on your computer screen. This is to help ensure
the integrity and fairness of the assessment for all students.
For general ICT assistance, in the first instance please contact OASIS Student Support:
oasisapps.curtin.edu.au/help/general/support.cfm
For specific assistance with any of the items listed below, please visit UniSkills and the IT tools and guides
webpage.
l Using Blackboard, the I Drive and Back-Up files

l Introduction to PowerPoint, Word and Excel
Additional information
Enrolment
It is your responsibility to ensure that your enrolment is correct - you can check your enrolment through the
eStudent option on OASIS, where you can also print an Enrolment Advice.

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Student Rights and Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of every student to be aware of all relevant legislation, policies and procedures relating to
their rights and responsibilities as a student. These include:
l the Student Charter

l Values and Signature Behaviours
l the University's policy and statements on plagiarism and academic integrity
l copyright principles and responsibilities
l the University's policies on appropriate use of software and computer facilities
Information on all of the above is available through the University's "Student Rights and Responsibilities" website
at: students.curtin.edu.au/rights.
Note: In Australia and other jurisdictions, students are required to complete a screening check prior to
undertaking any activities that include children (e.g. surveying children at a school as part of a project). If this
applies to you, start by contacting your unit coordinator for advice.
Student Equity
There are a number of factors that might disadvantage some students from participating in their studies or
assessments to the best of their ability, under standard conditions. These factors may include a disability or
medical condition (e.g. mental illness, chronic illness, physical or sensory disability, learning disability), significant
caring responsibilities, pregnancy, religious practices, living in a remote location,or another reason. If you believe
you may be unfairly disadvantaged on these or other grounds please contact the appropriate service below. It is
important to note that the staff of the University may not be able to meet your needs if they are not informed of
your individual circumstances, so please get in touch with the appropriate service if you require assistance.
To discuss your needs in relation to:
l Disability or medical conditions, contact AccessAbility Services: https://students.curtin.edu.au/personal-

support/disability/
l Elite athletes, contact Elite Athlete Coordinator: https://stadium.curtin.edu.au/sport/academy/elite-athlete-
program/
l All other grounds, contact the Student Wellbeing Advisory Service: https://students.curtin.edu.au/personal-
support/counselling-guidance/wellbeing/
Recent Unit Changes & Response to Student Feedback

Students are encouraged to provide feedback through student surveys (such as eVALUate, Curtin's teaching and
unit survey and the annual Student Experience Survey) and interactions with teaching staff.
Listed below are some recent changes to the unit as a result of student feedback.
Students are encouraged to provide unit feedback through eVALUate, Curtin's online student feedback system.
For more information about eVALUate, please refer to evaluate.curtin.edu.au/info/.
To view previous student feedback about this unit, search for the Unit
Summary Report at https://evaluate.curtin.edu.au/student/unit_search.cfm
See https://evaluate.curtin.edu.au/info/dates.cfm to find out when you can
eVALUate this unit.
Recent changes to this unit include:

Based on student’s feedback, we have:
1. included additional solved examples, computations, whiteboard notes, and improved the content of lecture presentations.
2. redesigned the assessments with the aim to ensure learning through authentic assessments with continuous mentoring and
feedback.

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Program calendar
Week Begin Lectures/Workshops Assessment Due
Date
Orientation 20 Orientation Week

February
1. 27 Introduction to Mining Bench and Slope Geometry

February Methods Calculations
Open Pit Mining
2. 7 March Loading & Haulage Shovel-Truck Selection & Fleet

Equipment Production Calculations
3. 13 March Open Cast (Strip) Dragline/Dozer Selection and Case Study – Surface
Mining Production Calculations Mining
Quarry Mining 19 March (11:59PM)
Placer & Solution
Mining
4. 20 March Work Integrated Learning Activities (WIL Week I)
5. 27 March Haul Road Design Haul Road Rolling Resistance, Layer

Automation in Surface & Sheeting Design Calculations
Mining
6. 3 April Underground Mine Decline Development & Hoist

Development Production Calculations
7. 12 April Tuition Free Week
8. 17 April Work Integrated Learning Activities (WIL Week II)
9. 24 April Sublevel Caving Sublevel Cave Geometry Design Case Study –

Calculations Underground Mining
30 April (11:59PM)
10. 1 May Block Cave Mining Block Cave Geometry & LHD
Production Calculations
11. 8 May Sublevel Stoping LHD Selection Calculations Report

Cut-and-Fill Mining 14 May (11:59PM)
12. 15 May Room-and-Pillar Pillar Design Calculations Long Wall

Mining Production Calculations
Shrinkage Stoping
Long-wall Mining
13. 22 May Automation in Mining Method Selection eTest

Underground Mining Unit Review Exact date and time
TBA

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14. 29 May Study Week
15. 5 June Examinations
16. 12 June Examinations

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Faculty of Science and Engineering 

WASM: Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering

MINE5009 Mining Methods and Processes

Unit study package code: MINE5009 

Co-requisite units: Nil

Anti-requisite units: Nil

Result type: Grade/Mark

Name: George Barakos

Administrative contact: Name: Ruby LO

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Phone: 08 9266 4338

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

Unit Learning Outcomes

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Culturally competent to engage

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13 Automation in Underground Mining/ Mining Method Selection/Unit Review

l Mining Methods in Underground Mining, 2nd edition, by Atlas Copco, 2007

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Assessment policy exemptions

l There are no exemptions to the assessment policy

Detailed information on assessment tasks

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ENGINEERS AUSTRALIA (EA) - COMPETENCY STANDARDS FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL BASE

ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY

2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.

2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.

2.3 Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.

PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

3.1 Ethical conduct and professional accountability.

3.3 Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.

3.4 Professional use and management of information.

3.5 Orderly management of self and professional conduct.

3.6 Effective team membership and team leadership.

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Fair assessment through moderation

Intra-marking / Post-marking moderation

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Reasonable adjustments for students with disabilities/health circumstances likely to impact on

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Academic Integrity (including plagiarism and cheating)

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Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Expectations

l Find information here about campus computer labs and study facilities.

Free and discounted software

Using IRIS remote invigilation software for e-Tests

l Using Blackboard, the I Drive and Back-Up files

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Student Rights and Responsibilities

l the Student Charter

l Disability or medical conditions, contact AccessAbility Services: https://students.curtin.edu.au/personal-

Recent Unit Changes & Response to Student Feedback

Recent changes to this unit include:

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Orientation 20 Orientation Week

1. 27 Introduction to Mining Bench and Slope Geometry

2. 7 March Loading & Haulage Shovel-Truck Selection & Fleet

4. 20 March Work Integrated Learning Activities (WIL Week I)

5. 27 March Haul Road Design Haul Road Rolling Resistance, Layer

6. 3 April Underground Mine Decline Development & Hoist

7. 12 April Tuition Free Week

8. 17 April Work Integrated Learning Activities (WIL Week II)