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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

Course overview Learn how to minimise ESG-related harm and maximise value to resource enterprises, affected stakeholders and broader society. You also get access to a three month All-Access Subscription to Edumine enabling you to learn from the 110+ on-demand courses offered on a variety of topics.   Examine environment, social and governance performance and social responsibility (ESG/SR) through critical thinking and authentic resource sector experience. Prominence will be given to evaluating ESG/SR risk, threats and opportunities, and to developing workplace responses, execution, assurance and performance reporting. The course and case studies will be global in scope and will equip course participants with an understanding of existing and emerging ESG/SR societal and lender expectations in resource sector exploration, development, operating and closure contexts. Participants will gain enough knowledge and skills to know how to apply ESG/SR requirements in their own workplace. Duration Delivery Start Date PD Hours Language 40 hours/ 8 weeks 100% online 14 Oct 2024 Up to 40 English  Course structure The eight-week course consists of six modules over six weeks, with a final two weeks to complete all course components. Each module consists of: Live interactive virtual classrooms Interactive learning activities and group discussions Multiple choice questions Additional readings and case studies There will be two assessments to complete as part of the course. Access to the assessments will be available at the end of week 1 allowing participants to work progressively on the questions as they work their way through the course. The first assessment will be due for submission at the end of week 6; and the second assessment will be due for submission at the end of the course (end of week 8).  Live sessions are recorded and available within 24 hours for participants who are unable to attend. Note: This course will be delivered by AusIMM through a partnership with Edumine. Course Sessions 15-Oct-24 5.30pm 22-Oct-24 5.30pm 29-Oct-24 5.30pm 05-Nov-24 4.30pm 12-Nov-24 4.30pm 19-Nov-24 4.30pm Note: All times are in Pacific Time. Who should attend? Asset-level front-line leaders across all mining functions Understand ESG compliance, reporting requirements and impacts on day-to-day operations. Consultants across all disciplines Understand ESG compliance and reporting requirements for clients. Corporate and investment-related professionals in the resources sector   Improve ESG analysis, performance and assurance review. Course facilitators   Bruce Harvey FAusIMM (CP) Geologist, Social Performance Professional   Janina Gawler FAusIMM Director, RST Solutions for Community Engagement   Alan Irving FAusIMM Principal Environmental Consultant, Alan Irving and Associates   Dr Geraldine McGuire FAusIMM Managing Director, Sustainable Solutions Global   Geoff Deans MAusIMM Director, Modifying Factors   Mark Noppe FAusIMM (CP) Director of WH Bryan Mining Geology Research Centre   Narelle Wolfe MAusIMM Head of Sustainability & ESG, AusIMM Read more

Course overview Gain competency and expand your knowledge on the geotechnical, geochemical, governance, closure and socio-economic considerations of tailings management. You also get access to a three month All-Access Subscription to Edumine enabling you to learn from the 110+ on-demand courses offered on a variety of topics.   Our partner AusIMM in conjunction with leading experts in the mining industry, has developed the Professional Certificate in Tailings Management. Featuring internationally-renowned tailings experts and case studies, the course will cover geotechnical, geochemical, governance, closure and socio-economic considerations of tailings management. The interactive, online format of the course will provide participants with an opportunity to learn in a community-based environment from wherever they are situated. Duration Delivery Start Date PD Hours Language 8 weeks 100% online 25 September 2024 Up to 40 English Course structure The eight-week course consists of six modules over six weeks, with a final two weeks to complete the written assessment. Each module consists of: Pre-recorded videos, featuring Q&As with global tailings experts Live interactive virtual classrooms Interactive learning activities and group discussions Multiple choice questions Additional readings and case studies The final assessment is made up of 24 short answer questions that address the content presented in each module. Access to the final assignment will be available at the end of week 1 allowing participants to work progressively on the questions as they work their way through the course. Live sessions are recorded and available within 24 hours for participants who are unable to attend. Note: This course will be delivered by AusIMM through a partnership with Edumine. Course Sessions 30-Sep-24 6.30pm 07-Oct-24 6.30pm 14-Oct-24 6.30pm 21-Oct-24 6.30pm 28-Oct-24 6.30pm 05-Nov-24 6.30pm Note: All times are in Pacific Time. Who should attend? Tailings consultants Contractors and consultants. Mining companies Head office senior management and technical personnel with a responsibility for tailings. Mining industry professionals Tailings engineers, managers, and operators. Course facilitators   David Williams FAusIMM Professor and Director of Geotechnical Engineering Centre The University of Queensland; Manager, Large Open Pit Project   Peter Chapman FAusIMM Principal Tailings Engineer, WSP Golder   Dr Rens Verburg Technical Fellow - Geochemistry, WSP Golder   David Brereton Researcher and Consultant, Corporate Social Performance   Deanna Kemp Director, Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining (CSRM)  Sustainable Minerals Institute, University of Queensland   Laurie Reemeyer FAusIMM Principal Consultant, Resourceful Paths   Peter Scott MAusIMM Director, PA Scott Consulting Read more

Course overview Explore the multi-disciplinary components of studies, between exploration and operations. You also get access to a three month All-Access Subscription to Edumine enabling you to learn from the 110+ on-demand courses offered on a variety of topics.  Study Processes for Resource Projects examines the role of the different contributors to ensure technical discipline and that risk is managed to prepare successful business cases. In creating a consistent roadmap for preparing and evaluating Projects, the course provides a framework for ensuring the right tasks are pursued at the right time, and the steps needed to present information in a compelling way. The course will provide participants the tools they need to inform decision making to advance studies at key project milestones and support evaluation. The course shares the stages in a project development study process – from scoping through to front-end engineering and design. By following a structured process, course participants can ensure a standardised approach that can be applied across resource projects. Duration Delivery Start Date PD Hours Language 20 hours / 5 weeks 100% online 23 September 2024 Up to 20 English Course structure The five-week course is a collaborative, hands-on online learning experience, taking learners approximately 20 hours to complete. Please note the live sessions are not mandatory. The virtual classrooms will be recorded and available on the same day for participants who are unable to attend the live event. Course content includes:  Live virtual classrooms Videos of interviews with various subject matter experts Additional resources and readings Group discussion forums  Learning activities in the form of short test questions  Note: This course will be delivered by AusIMM through a partnership with Edumine. Course Sessions 25-Sep-24 6.30pm 02-Oct-24 6.30pm 09-Oct-24 6.30pm 16-Oct-24 6.30pm Note: All times are in Pacific Time. Who should attend? Project managers Influence project progression through key milestones and approval gates; and better understand how to interpret cases put to you for approval Study managers Learn how to follow processes required to craft compelling proposals to secure support for your projects Exploration managers Learn how to present information in a way that creates a compelling argument for investors Course facilitators   Lisa Park FAusIMM (CP) Metallurgist   Karl van Olden FAusIMM Executive Lead – Operations, AMC Consultants   Peter Fairfield  FAusIMM(CP) Principal Consultant, Miner Insight Pty Ltd Read more

Course overview Gain an appreciation of the diversity, techniques and methodologies to accurately, reliably and efficiently track metal production from mine custody transfer point of ore delivery into the process plant through to saleable product; including recognising and quantifying metal accounting uncertainties and biases. You also get access to a three month All-Access Subscription to Edumine enabling you to learn from the 110+ on-demand courses offered on a variety of topics.  This course introduces the principles of the AMIRA P754 Code of Practice for Metal Accounting as a means for enabling reliable metal accounting. Gain the foundation and framework to deliver more accurate metal accounting reports and data outputs to support sound corporate governance, improved workflow across the business, enhanced financial forecasting and improved efficiency in gaining more value from mineral deposits. Techniques and methodologies are reinforced with real world examples, subject matter expert input and practical exercises that the learner can apply in their workplaces. Duration Delivery Start Date PD Hours Language 40 Hours / 8 weeks 100% online 16 September 2024 Up to 40 English Gain skills to help you: report results in a transparent and accurate manner understand the impact of sound metal accounts on the broader business positively impacting company reputation, corporate governance and market credibility providing a reliable platform for improving operations and measuring the true impact of process changes and improved resource utilisation and sustainability. understand plant design requirements for enabling operational capability to deliver best practice metal accounting performance assist your business in understanding limitations, variability and risks in their metal accounting systems approach metal accounting with a value focus. Support improved new mineral processing plant design, mine production and resource and financial planning and forecasting with a solid understanding of metal accounting requirements and how these relate to the overall mine to product value chain. Course structure The eight-week course consists of six modules over six weeks, with a final two weeks to complete written assessments. Each module consists of: Pre-recorded videos, featuring interviews with experienced industry experts Interactive learning activities and discussion ‘Take home’ analytical tools that can be used in the workplace Multiple choice questions Additional reading including case studies The written assessment requires participants to complete short answer questions that address the content presented in each module. Live sessions are recorded and available within 24 hours for participants who are unable to attend. Note: This course will be delivered by AusIMM through a partnership with Edumine. Course Sessions 24-Sep-24 6.00pm 08-Oct-24 6.00pm 15-Oct-24 6.00pm Note: All times are in Pacific Time. Who should attend? Persons responsible for generating, utilising or supporting metal accounting reporting in the minerals industry including: • Site Metallurgists • Metallurgists accountable as the Competent Person • Chemical or Process Engineers transitioning to Metallurgy roles • Metallurgical Managers • Plant Design Metallurgists/Process Engineers Other persons who can benefit from attending this introductory course by broadening their understanding of how the metal accounting process should work in practice are: • Production & Reserves Geologists • Mine Planning Engineers • Product marketing, finance, commercial and IT personnel Course facilitators        Karen McCaffery    FAusIMM    Principal, Tastufo Consulting (CPMet), MIEAust. CPEng, NER      John Jessop    Managing Director - Think Advisory Pty Ltd    BSc (Geophysics)        Gail Gnoinski    MAusIMM Read more

Course overview Learn how Integrated Mine Closure (IMC) can realise significant value to operations; how to assess closure risks; opportunities to realise value and maintenance programs to drive relinquishment. You also get access to a three month All-Access Subscription to Edumine enabling you to learn from the 110+ on-demand courses offered on a variety of topics.   This Professional Certificate introduces Integrated Mine Closure (IMC), the role of environmental and socio-economic knowledge base and the importance of a shared closure vision; the criticality of social transition and leaving a positive legacy to successful IMC;  the importance of closure integration into Life of Mine planning and multi-disciplinary ownership of IMC. You will learn to: Identify and assess closure risks and opportunities to reduce risk and realise value; Recognise that the execution of closure plans requires the same project management rigour as the original mine development; Explain success criteria and associated monitoring and maintenance programs to drive relinquishment.   Through improved knowledge of the Integrated Mine Closure process, learners will be able to more proactively contribute to planning and execution as part of their normal roles, rapidly upskill in this important process, add more value to your role, and use the increased knowledge as a springboard to higher level opportunities within your company. ICMM’s ‘Integrated Mine Closure: Good Practice Guide’ has been drawn upon in the development of this course. AusIMM would like to acknowledge the contributors to that guide, in particular the ICMM team, their members and consultants. Duration Delivery Start Date PD Hours Language 40 hours / 8 weeks 100% online 9 September 2024 Up to 40 English Course structure The practical and outcomes-focused eight-week course consists of six modules over six weeks, with a final two weeks to complete the assessment. The course consists of: Live virtual classrooms (recordings made available within 24 hours) Pre-recorded videos, featuring interviews with experienced industry experts Interactive learning activities and discussion Multiple choice questions Additional reading including case studies Live sessions are recorded and available within 24 hours for participants who are unable to attend. The final assessment will require participants to critically assess a closure plan. Note: This course will be delivered by AusIMM through a partnership with Edumine. Course Sessions 10-Sep-24 6.30pm 17-Sep-24 11.00pm 24-Sep-24 5.00pm 01-Oct-24 5.00pm 08-Oct-24 5.00pm 14-Oct-24 7.00pm Note: All times are in Pacific Time. Who should attend? Mid-level managers (Coordinators and Superintendents) Subject Matter Experts (Specialists) in the Mining Industry in disciplines that have a role to play in Integrated Mine Closure. This includes mine planners, mining engineers, mine closure practitioners, technical services, finance, legal, social, safety/health, human resources and environmental. Mine Closure Practitioners that would like to refresh or improve their knowledge and skills in this area. Course facilitators   Dr Carl Grant MAusIMM Director and Principal Closure/Rehabilitation Unearthed Environmental Services Pty Ltd   Dr Sheridan Coakes National Social Practice Lead Umwelt Environmental and Social Consultants   Dr Ana Maria Esteves Director Community Insights Group PTE LTD   Kim Ferguson FAusIMM Experienced Closure Specialist     Dr Cherie McCullough FAusIMM(CP) Director/Principal Environmental Scientist Mine Lakes Consulting   Mike O'Kane MAusIMM Senior Technical Advisor, Okane Consultants   Jonathan Sanders Mine Closure Practitioner, Associate KCB Australia     Dr Neeltje Slingerland Mine Closure Practice Lead (Canada) WSP   Dr Bjorn Weeks Senior Advisor, Closure Teck Resources Ltd   Narelle Wolfe MAusIMM Head of Sustainability & ESG, AusIMM   Dr Renee Young MAusIMM Program Director, Conservation and Restoration The Western Australian Biodiversity Science Institute Read more