Mine Engineering Inputs to Integrated Planning
Mine Engineering Inputs to Integrated Planning is designed for junior- to mid-level geologists, metallurgists, and other mineral resource industry professionals. Topics include mine design, excavation design and management, long- and short-range planning, resource and reserve reporting, project valuation, and effective communication with mining engineering professionals.
This course will be offered in Spring 2026. Do you want to join the waiting list? Send us an email:
UA students must enroll in GEOS/MNE 504E through UAccess to participate in the course.
Course details and format
The Mine Engineering 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 cover the following topics.
- The role of mining engineering and engineers in project valuation, development, and operation.
- Economic, geomechanical, geological, metallurgical, and infrastructure factors in project design and operation.
- Parameter selection and pit and phase design.
- Production scheduling, long-, medium-, and short-range planning, and reconciliation
- Resource estimation and reporting.
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 504E.