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| Diploma |
Year module |
NQF level: 5 |
Credits: 12 |
| Module presented in English |
Module presented online |
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Co-requisite: MEX1501 |
| Purpose: In the mining industry engineers are often confronted with having to extract minerals and mineral deposits from the earth efficiently. In mining engineering it is very important to have knowledge of the formation of ore deposits to ensure efficient, economical extraction of these deposits. The purpose of this module is to provide students with an understanding of the geology of various mineral deposits in South Africa, and how they are formed. Students will also learn about the minerals and rocks that make up and host these mineral deposits. A further topic on engineering geology provides an understanding of the occurrence of groundwater in South Africa, rock mass strengths and how the geology of an area influences the siting and stability of excavations |