Geological Inputs to Integrated Planning
Geological Inputs to Integrated Planning is designed for junior- to mid-level geologists, metallurgists, and other mineral resource industry professionals. Topics include ore deposits geology, geology and geotechnics, geometallurgy and process mineralogy, resource block modeling, and how to communicate effectively with geoscientists.
This course will be offered in Spring 2027. Do you want to join the waiting list? Send us an email:
UA students must enroll in GEOS/MNE 504D through UAccess to participate in the course.
Course details and format
The Geological Inputs to Integrated Planning course allows you to continue developing your professional skills. This online course includes ~16 hours of pre-recorded material developed collaboratively by the Lowell Institute for Mineral Resources and Freeport McMoRan Inc. The course is self-guided and is accompanied by live panel discussions with subject matter experts.
The course covers the following topics:
- Introduction: why Geology matters in Mining
- Fundamentals: rock and mineral properties
- Fundamentals: ore deposits
- Geology and Geotechnics
- Resource block modeling
- Impact of rock properties on mining and processing
- Operational Geology during mining
- Geology at mine closure
- Interface among geology, metallurgy, and mining
Pricing
General public1: $600 (before early registration deadline - see registration form for details) or $700 (after early registration deadline).
External Students: $200
UA Student2: FREE
1We offer group discounts of 15% for 4 or more participants (group must register all at the same time)
2UA Students interested in enrolling for credit, please enroll in Course No. GEOS 504D.