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Module title:Techniques in Mining Geology
Module codeCSMM110
Module lecturers:Dr Benedikt Steiner
Module credits:30

Provides an introduction to practical geological skills used by geologists in mineral exploration and mining. This includes how to initiate, run and organise exploration programmes and control grade at operating mines. A key feature is a field visit to a major mining district to see and discuss how these skills are currently used.

It builds on geological knowledge acquired at undergraduate level and CSMM109 .

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