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“We aim to be a leader in a new era where mining assumes a more responsive and responsible
role in the world, helping to address the pressing need for social equity and sustainability.”
-- Malcolm Scoble, Professor
FOR CANADIAN MINING ENGINEERS CANADIAN MINING ENGINEERS
TECHNICAL WORK INCLUDES … ARE GLOBAL CITIZENS BECAUSE THEY …
• investigating and evaluating mineral • managing the design, construction • bring high Canadian safety standards
deposits to determine whether they can and operation of mining and mineral for mining to all corners of the world.
be mined profitably. processing facilities. • promote environmental sustainability
• employing computer-aided design pack- • developing long term plans for mine through long term closure planning.
ages to design adits, tunnels, shafts, pits closure. • foster corporate responsibility.
and haulage roads for underground and • designing mines to contribute to sustain- • cultivate sustainable industry in develop-
surface mines. able development. ing nations.
• planning the logistics of mine develop- • managing environmental impacts at all • provide high-paying career opportunities
ment and the methods that will be used stages of a mine’s operation. in areas where jobs are scarce.
to extract minerals. • developing novel mineral processing • provide education, training and contract-
• analyzing and selecting equipment for technologies and processes. ing opportunities in communities where
mining and mineral processing. mines are being developed.
Mining Engineering
tend to attract
of all engineering
disciplines.
THE MINING INDUSTRY IN CANADA
Mining is one of the fastest growing industries The sector will face significant challenges Growth and development continues to
in Canada and is also one of the highest pay- in the near future in finding qualified people create a high demand for base metals,
ing industrial sectors nationwide according to to fill vacant positions. According to the precious metals, uranium and potash.
a 2011 report by the Mining Association of Mining Industry Human Resources Council’s This demand is expected to last for
British Columbia. Canadian Mining Industry Employment and decades.
In 2010, the Mining Association of Canada Hiring Forecasts 2011 Report, the industry
reported that Canada is the top producer of will have to hire 112 000 new workers by the
potash and uranium and a major producer of end of 2021 to satisfy replacement needs
aluminum, molybdenum, nickel, zinc, copper, and fill new positions. This number could
diamonds, oil, gold, iron and coal. increase to 141 500 if commodity prices
perform better than expected.
UNDERGRADUATE
MINING ENGINEERING DEGREE (B.A.SC.)
The NBK Institute is committed to creating All UBC Engineering students complete Third year coursework provides opportu-
an environment that generates highly a common, foundation year consisting of nities for students to develop an in-depth
qualified people who have practical training courses in general engineering, math, understanding of rock mechanics, rock
and experience using new technology and chemistry and physics. fragmentation, surface and underground
innovative mining practices. In second year, mining students are in- mine design, physical mineral processes,
troduced to key principles in Mining and flotation, mineral deposit modeling and
Mineral Processing in addition to other engineering economics.
core engineering principles from other
disciplines.
GRADUATE DEGREES
IN MINING ENGINEERING MASTER OF ENGINEERING DEGREE (M.ENG.)
Graduate studies at UBC are intellectually The NBK Institute offers an innovative Master of
challenging, global in scope, interactive in Engineering Program in Mining Engineering,
process and interdisciplinary in content. providing a world-class professional develop-
Graduate students, men and women from ment program akin to an MBA. It is designed for
all around the world and from diverse back- professionals and engineering graduates eager to
grounds, work and study in small groups, upgrade skills to build a strong foundation for a
Photo courtesy of Mike Fuller. yet have the advantage of utilizing world- successful, exciting career in the global mining
class facilities. industry.
Why select this option? Schedule: Specializations include:
• Learn state-of-the-art mining technology, Typically students complete a one • Mining
theory and practice in one of the world’s month orientation, two academic terms • Mineral Processing
leading mining departments. of coursework (eight-months), two • Mine Environment and Sustainability
• Study with classmates from across co-op paid work terms (eight-months), • Mine Economics and Finance.
Canada and around the world. and a final academic term (four-months)
• Be immersed in a North American during which they complete their
educational and industrial culture. engineering project. The program
• Gain paid work experience with a wide typically takes 21-months to complete.
range of companies in the mining sector.
• Capped class size ensures an intimate
and interactive learning environment.
For more info email: meng@mining.ubc.ca
These degrees are research-oriented and Each student needs to secure the support
intended for students wishing to become of a faculty member to advise him/her
involved in advancing either the “state- during their studies.
of-the-art” or the “state-of-practice” in a A written thesis describing his/her original
wide range of mining, processing, environ- research is required. Upon completion,
mental and social sciences. M.A.Sc. and Ph.D. candidates perform an
Both degrees allow a student to engage in oral defence of their thesis.
the innovative and dynamic research areas
shaping the industry today.
Global values ... we traverse the globe in the service of industry and society.
RESEARCH FOCUS: Sustaining Balance … Make a Difference!
The NBK Institute is a global leader in multi- • Corporate Social Responsibility
disciplinary research in such areas as mining • Energy Efficient Comminution Technologies
and sustainability, mining and communities, • First Nations Engagement
and mining and aboriginal engagement. This • Integrated Mining and Processing Systems
fosters the development of effective and ethi-
• Maintenance Engineering
cal leadership, teamwork, networking and
• Mine Project Financing and Valuation
interpersonal skills that are the hallmark of
• Mine Waste Management
a global mining professional.
• Mineral Beneficiation
Our research strengths include:
• Mining and Communities
• Automation and Virtual Intelligence • Mining and the Environment
• Carbon Sequestration • Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering
• Coal Processing • Surface Chemistry and Flotation
• Underground Bulk Mining.
Progress
through research
Faculty experts conduct research to Our research initiatives include:
promote industry advances as well as • Centre of Environmental Research in Minerals,
is a collaborative
to teach and support graduate students. Metals and Materials (CERM3)
Funding for research comes from two • Centre for Industrial Minerals’ Innovations (CIMI) effort with results
main sources: • Chair in Mining and the Environment
• industry • Chair in Mining Sustainability that benefit the
• government. • Global Mercury Project
• Mining Geomechanics Group mining industry
• Sustainability Working Group
• Canadian Business Ethics Research Network. in this generation
CONTACT US
FRANK FORWARD BUILDING
Room 517, 6350 Stores Road, Email: info@mining.ubc.ca Phone: 604-822-2540
Vancouver, B.C., Canada V6T 1Z4 Website: www.mining.ubc.ca Fax: 604-822-5599
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A MINE IS A COMMUNITY