Program Overview

Mining Engineering integrates engineering principles, earth sciences, and mining and mineral processing with content covering health, safety, management, economics, and environmental and social issues. Mining students are knowledgeable in mining, mineral processing and mine waste management.

Company Benefits

Mining Engineering students can address challenges from building mines in remote areas or to reducing the environmental and social impact of mining operations. Here are highlights of what our Co-op students can do for your organization:

  • Assist in mechanization and maintenance planning
  • Conduct metallurgical studies and geotechnical assessments for surface and underground operations
  • Prepare technical and economic feasibility studies, while analyzing environmental impact

Class Profile

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Availability

May, Sept, Jan
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Median Salary (CAD)

$3,800
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Work Terms

4 or 8 months
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UBC Campus

Vancouver
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Options

Mining Engineering, Process Engineering
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