Introduction to Mining
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The official GTU curriculum for Introduction to Mining (subject code BE03022011) as prescribed for Mining · Semester 3 divides the course into 4 units, covering 28 listed topics. The unit-wise breakdown below is read from the GTU syllabus document for this subject code, so you can check what the course actually covers before deciding which papers to attempt.
Download the official syllabus PDF (BE03022011)Unit 1 Introduction to Mining
- - Mining history
- Mineral resources of Gujarat
- India, and the world
- its importance
- Classification and Comparison of Mining
- Indian mining industries
- Program Name: Bachelor of Engineering Level: UG Branch: Mining Engineering Subject Code: BE03022011 Course / Subject Name: Introduction to Mining w.e.f. 2024-25 http://syllabus.gtu.ac.in/ Page no. 3 of 3
Unit 2 Mining Terminologies
- Mining and minerals-related terms
- Various terms used for open cast and underground mining
- Mine entries
- Geological terms and abbreviations
- Stages of Mining: Reconnaissance
- principles and types of prospecting and exploration method
- ore reserves and their estimation
- Brief on mine planning
- restoration, and rehabilitation
- Mine Closure: Basic concept of mine closure and its importance in surface and underground mines
Unit 3 Types of Mining Methods
- Introduction to various mining methods such as Open Pit, Quarry
- Open cast
- Deep Sea, and asteroid Mining
Unit 4 Administrative bodies associated with Mining
- objectives and functions of Ministry of Mines
- Ministry of Coal
- Ministry of Environment
- Forest and Climate Change
- Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS)
- Geological Survey of India (GSI)
- Introduction and functions Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM)
- Commissioner of Geology and Mining (CGM)
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