Exploitation Methods of Georesources

Recommended Prerequisites

General knowledge of geology, mineralogy, petrology and geomechanics.

Teaching Methods

Students will participate in lectures, through its intervention or, occasionally, by presenting subjects within the discipline syllabus.

Practical: application of theoretical knowledge to practical cases, by solving problems.

Practices and Laboratory: Quarry and Mining Projects and other educational materials related to the discipline. Use of laboratory equipment and analysis of results. Tutorial support

Learning Outcomes

The course aims to:

A. Realize the importance of national legislation on operations in the extractive industry.

B. Acquire knowledge of sustainable systems in mines and quarries, in underground and open pit, taking into account technical constraints, environmental and health and safety at work.

C. Understand the operations of national and international markets of mineral resources, and its importance to economic development.

 

Skills to developed:

Instrumental: competence in analysis and synthesis, skills to solve problems.

Personal: competence in critical thinking and competence in working in interdisciplinary teams.

Systemic: competence in applying theoretical knowledge in practice, competence in planning and managing, concern for quality, competence in autonomous learning.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

1. Concepts of mineral deposits. The mining industry adequate to the edition of the course.

2. The importance of mineral resources. Valuation of geological resources: prospecting, exploration, reconnaissance, exploitation, improvement and marketing.

3. Quarry Project and Mining Project: planning and development of a project in the area of the mineral industry. The implementation and control of a project. Activities of a project. Planning methods and activities schedule.

4. Main operations in geological resources exploitation: Compressed air, drilling, drainage and sewage, explosives, loading and removal. Comparison between different types of loading and haulage equipment. Technical and cost analysis.

5. Operating methods: underground and open pit.

6. Exploration of ornamental stone and industrial rocks.

7. Environmental impact caused by mining, mitigating measures. Health and safety in the mining industry.

Head Lecturer(s)

Fernando Pedro Ortega de Oliveira Figueiredo

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Report of a seminar or field trip: 20.0%
Exam: 80.0%

Bibliography

Atlas Copco (1990) Atlas Copco Manual

Couto, R.T.S. (1984) Lavra a céu aberto e equipamentos principais. Universidade do Porto.

Daniel, F. (1999) Manual de utilização de explosivos a céu aberto. Ministério da Economia, IGM

Gentry, D. W. e Neil, T. J. (1984)Mine Investment analysis. SME

Esteves, J. M. (1978) Control of vibrations caused by blasting. Memória n.º 498 LNEC

European Commission, Enterprise and Industry (2010) Critical raw materials for the EU Report

of the Adhoc Working Group on defining critical raw materials.

Figueiredo, F. O (2014) Power Point slides presentations from de classroom lessons.

Hartman, H e Mutmansky, J.M (2002) – Introductory Mining Engineering. JWS

Langefors, U. e Kihlström, B. (1963) The modern technique of rock blasting. JWS

Legislação adaptada a cada edição do curso.

Ortiz de Urbina, F.P. (1994) Fundamentos de Laboreo de Minas. ETS Ingenieros de Minas