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Edumine Fundamentals: Intro to Modern Mining Our new selection of Edumine Fundamentals courses are specifically designed for those new to mining or looking to brush up on their basics. The Intro to Modern Mining learning path provides learners with a foundational knowledge of the mining industry that covers all the key concepts required, without the need for a technical or engineering background. From key terminology, to who’s who, and the basics of ESG, this learning path covers all the essentials needed for an understanding of the modern mining landscape. This learning path is ideal for geologists, chemists, engineers, government officials, regulators, data scientists, policy setters, non-governmental organizations, procurement specialists, academics, finance professionals, sustainability experts, lawyers, and administrative staff. What is Mining – An Introduction to the Mining Value Chain Gain a broad overview of the mining sector with insights into the mining value chain and how the industry operates, without the prior need for detailed technical knowledge. Build a robust foundation of mining knowledge through industry specific terminology and key concepts, ideal for anyone just getting started in the mining industry. 7 modules | 4 Hours | Authored by Dr. Sarah Gordon & Dr. Rose Clarke 360 Introduction to the Mining Industry Learn about the key players in the mining sector, including equipment and service suppliers, government organizations and regulators, and administrative and support staff. Newly updated for 2022, this course is vital for anyone who needs to interface with mining industry, 8 Modules | 10 Hours | Authored by Julian Houlding & Simon Houlding, MSc P. Eng. Introduction to ESG A modern understanding of the mining sector wouldn’t be complete without a working knowledge of Environment, Social, Governance (ESG) practices. This course includes a brief history of sustainability, the circular economy, the global factors driving demand, as well as the risks and opportunities of ESG in the mining industry. 6 Modules | 3 Hours | Authored by Dr. Sarah Gordon & Dr. Rose Clarke Save Time and Money with Edumine Fundamentals This learning path contains everything you need to get started in the mining industry, all in one convenient package that saves you money. Buy the Bundle and Save $200 Intro to Modern Mining: $599 USD 180 Day Access   Read more

About the Course This course provides a non-technical introduction to the basic concepts of mineral exploration, ore extraction, mineral processing, and mine waste management, with numerous examples, figures and images of mining.  Explore the essential geological concepts, mechanisms of mineral formation, and techniques for finding mineral deposits. Understand the structure of the Earth, mineral definitions, and ore grades. Learn about the contrasting formation processes of two types of carbons. Understand the geological conditions for carbon formation and their global distribution. Explore the process of how weathering forms metal deposits. Understand the conditions and chemical reactions involved. Learn about various ore deposit exploration methods, from remote sensing to drilling, and understand their importance in the mining industry. Audience High school science Author Dr. Scott Dunbar Need to train a team?  Whether you're looking for a customized training program or developing a team, we have enterprise solutions to fit your needs.  Learn More Read more

About the Course This course covers the essential considerations for preparing National Instrument 43-101 technical reports, including its history, components, rules, guidelines, and sources for additional information. Learn the essential considerations, stages, international definitions, best practices, and public disclosure requirements in the preparation of National Instrument 43-101 Technical Reports for Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves. This course provides a detailed overview of the Companion Policy section of NI 43-101, including its general guidance, key requirements, and best practices. It is essential for Qualified Persons (QPs) to understand these policies to comply with regulatory standards in the mining industry The course consists of four modules each with supporting figures, tables and examples, plus interactive course reviews. Course duration is equivalent to approximately 9 hours of viewing content. About the Audience Participants should ideally have a background in geology, mining engineering, or mineral processing, as the course focuses on the technical and regulatory aspects of mineral resource reporting. Professionals with knowledge of regulatory frameworks, finance, or investment in the mining sector would also benefit, as NI 43-101 plays a key role in resource valuation and compliance. The course is most suited for geologists, mining engineers, consultants, and legal or finance professionals in the mining industry. Prior knowledge of technical reports in mining would be advantageous. About the Author Reno Pressacco is a consulting Mineral Resource geologist.  He holds a Masters Degree from McGill university and has over 37 years of experience spent in such roles as mineral exploration, mine development, mine production, and as a consultant to the mining industry. During his career he has played a key role in identifying the economic potential of the Matachewan gold deposit (Ontario) at the exploration stage.  This deposit achieved commercial production in 2013 and is now known as the Young-Davidson mine.  The Young-Davidson mine produced approximately 190,000 ounces to 205,000 ounces of gold in 2021 and is forecasted to produce between 185,000 to 205,000 ounces of gold for 2022 .  He was also fortunate to participate in the early stages of the Cerro Negro deposit (Argentina) where he was involved in the discovery phase and prepared some of the initial Mineral Resource estimates for the Eureka Vein.  The Cerro Negro mine produced approximately 260,000 ounces of gold in 2021. More recently he has participated in the crafting of the CIM Mineral Exploration Best Practices Guidelines (2018) and the CIM Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve Best Practices Guidelines (2019).  He received the CIM Robert Elver award in 2020.  He is a member of the CIM Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves Committee and the United Nations Expert Group on Resource Management. He received the CIM Robert Elver award in 2020 and is a CIM Distinguished Lecturer for 2024/2025. Need to train a team?  Whether you're looking for a customized training program or developing a team, we have enterprise solutions to fit your needs.  Learn More Read more

Metso, like its customers, understands the pressures imposed by rapidly changing technology, and the need to do more with less. In this new business environment, education and training programs have even greater importance in the maintenance and development of a company’s intellectual capital, arguably it’s most important asset. To address the needs of the plant operators, Metso Technology Development has developed a unique computer based training system (CBT). It focuses on generic principles aimed at equipping people with the knowledge to make safer, faster and better decisions. Grinding 1 - Fundamentals is a course for process engineers, mill operators and mineral processing students. This course is the first of a suite of three courses on grinding engineering from Metso Performance Solutions... the companion titles are Grinding 2 - Unit Operations and Grinding 3 - Circuits. A partial list of topics covered by this course includes Mineral Processing Basics, Particles, Slurries, Comminution, Classification, Dynamics, Physics and General Mill Safety. In recent years the mineral processing industry has downsized its labor force, installed new technology with larger equipment and incorporated plant wide automation, all in an effort to improve productivity and performance while maintaining operating cost at a minimum. As a consequence of these actions the operator is now required to make more and better informed decisions. To meet the educational needs at the mill operation level Metso has developed a Computer Based Mill Operator Education Program. The full program includes a suite of mineral processing courses for mill operators and process engineers on Grinding and Flotation which have been adapted for Web presentation on Edumine. The program is presented by Edumine as online self-paced, self-learning courses. The courses include online certification as well as performance tracking and reporting. For information on the courses, contact support@edumine.com. Well-trained operators mean higher profits, more throughput, safer operation, better morale, better grade and recovery and improved communication. Authors Metso Performance Solutions Duration: 11 Hours Access: 90 Days Category: Mineral Processing Level: Specialize Version Date: May 26, 2014 ​Need to train a team? Whether you're looking for a customized training program or developing a team, we have enterprise solutions to fit your needs. Read more

This course provides a non-technical introduction to the use and management of cyanide on a global basis. The course is designed to provide the global picture of cyanide use and how it compares with other chemicals used around the world. Cyanide is used in gold mining operations, however, there is much confusion regarding the real impact of cyanide use in mining. This course attempts to dispel the myths and mysteries surrounding cyanide and provide reliable facts and figures. The course begins with an examination of the production, use, treatment, and transportation of cyanide worldwide, followed by discussions of its technical properties, risks, and management. Subsequent courses in the Cyanide Management in Mining series detail specific technical aspects highlighted in this introductory course. Authors Dr. Terry Mudder   Duration: 4 Hours Access: 90 Days Category: Environment Level: Introduce Originally Published: August 17, 2018 Updated:  July 7, 2021         ​Need to train a team? Whether you're looking for a customized training program or developing a team, we have enterprise solutions to fit your needs. Learn More Read more

An Introduction to Modelling Metal Project Finance serves as an introduction to the critical issues associated with the debt financing of mining projects. The aims and objectives of project financing are discussed with an overview of the steps leading up to application. The course is aimed at professionals throughout the mining industry and assumes a basic appreciation of the main financial parameters. Logical guidelines on how to construct a preliminary level cash flow model of project finance are provided, with descriptions of the major input variables. Nickel and platinum are used as example commodities with which to demonstrate the principles of modelling project finance. A background discussion on the technical aspects and major costs involved in developing a large-scale open pit nickel mining project is followed by a step by step guide to the development of a financial model of the project using the financial modelling software tool IC-MinEval. Similarly, background discussion on platinum mining is followed by a step by step guide to developing a financial model of an underground platinum mining project using IC-MinEval. The workbooks generated by IC-MinEval are also included as downloadable spreadsheets for each worked example. A case example is included from Prof. Buchanan's book, Metals and Energy Finance (2018). Authors Prof. Dennis Buchanan Dr. Mark Heyhoe Prof. Tim Shaw   Duration: 10 Hours Access: 90 Days Category: Financial Level: Cross train Version Date: January 10, 2019 Read more