This is a collection of 16 questions and solutions from the old 1998 Mining Syllabus. Starting in the 2009 syllabus, this topic would be split into two separate exams – Underground Mining (MMP-A2) and Surface Mining (MMP-A5).
98-Mmp-A2 Mining Methods and Design
Description and usage of the following underground mining methods: room and pillar, long-hole, longwall, open stoping, shrinkage stoping, cut and fill sub-level stoping, timbered stoping, top slicing, underhand and overhand stoping, block caving, sublevel caving, and VCR mining techniques. Underground design C stope development, haulage systems, shafts, hoists, ramp design and multi-level access. Surface mining methods including strip mining, open pit mining, terrace and contour mining, placer mining, hydraulic mining dredging and quarrying. Design criteria for surface mines including scheduling, materials handling, waste dump and pit dewatering.
Workbook includes –
- 98-MMP-A2 Fall 2005 #1 – #6
- 98-MMP-A2 Spring 2006 #1 – #7
- 98-MMP-A2 Fall 2009 #1 & #2
- 98-MMP-A2 Spring 2010 #6
