Mineral Resources
Dalhousie Mineral Resources Engineering students develop economically and environmentally responsible ways of extracting and processing minerals from the Earth. Dalhousie Mineral Resources Engineering provides students with the skills to evaluate the economics of mineral deposits; develop plans for surface mines, roadways and tunnels; design underground mine plants and ventilation systems; ensure mine safety and environmental protection; and develop innovative mine technology.
Student skills
- Drafting and surveying
- Mine modelling, planning and development
- Petroleum drilling and reservoir engineering
- Land reclamation
- Ventilation and environmental control
- Equipment operation
- Excavation systems
- Mineral economics
Industries
- Construction
- Energy
- Mining
- Metallurgy
- Prospecting
Past roles
- Mine Engineer
- Field Coordinator
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Surface Operation Engineer
- Short Range Planner
Past employers
- Suncor Energy Services
- Shell Canada
- Dominion Diamond Corporation
- Mosaic
- Glencore Canada
- General Liquids Canada
Work term schedule
| Fall | Winter | Summer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd year | Study | Study | Work term 1 |
| 4th year | Work term 2 | Off/work | Work term 3 |
| 5th year | Study | Study | Graduation |
Coursework
* Technical Electives: minimum 2 of the 5 Technical Electives must be from Mineral Resource Engineering. Mine Excavation Systems; Advanced Topics in Rock Mechanics; Mining Engineering Project; Surface Mine Slope Stability; Petroleum Reservoir Engineering; Advanced Petroleum Engineering; Offshore Drill & Production; Advanced Mineral Processing; Environmental Measurement and Analysis; Environmental Assessment Management; Industrial Safety and Loss Management; Geotechnical Engineering; Engineering Hydrogeology; Construction Planning; Project Management and Control; Decision and Risk Analysis; Other approved courses.
Average pay rates during co-op
| Hourly | $ 22.00 |
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Department
Faculty of Engineering: Mineral Resources website.