What Mining Engineers do

Mining engineers get involved from start to finish

In simple terms, a mining engineer evaluates, plans, and oversees the
construction of a mine. However, its not really that simple. A mining
engineer will be involved in a project through all phases of mining
operations from exploration and discovery of the mineral resource,
through feasibility studies, mine design, development of plans and
production, scheduling, operations, processing and even marketing. They
are still involved at the mine closure stages including final land
restoration and rehabilitation.

Project task list for mining engineers

A mining engineer can be involved from start to finish in a mining project. Its not unusual for a mining
engineer to be involved in one or all of the following:

Investigate mineral deposits and work with geologists, other earth scientists and economists to
evaluate them and determine whether they can be mined profitably.
Look at the depth and characteristics of the mineral deposit and its surrounding to work out the
most suitable mining method.
Carry out the mine design including all the relevant mine planning and scheduling using state-of-theart mine planning and visualisation software.
Plan and coordinate the employment of mining staff and selection of equipment with regard to
efficiency, safety and environmental conditions.
Talk to geologists and other engineers about the design, selection and provision of equipment,
facilities and systems for mining, as well as infrastructure such as access roads, water and power
supplies.
Oversee, in conjunction with mine management the mine construction and implementation of mine
plans.
Take on responsibility and leadership for production crews and operational mine performance.
Conduct ongoing research aimed at improving efficiency and safety in mines.

Fonte: http://www.engineering.unsw.edu.au/mining-engineering/what-mining-engineers-do