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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The Business of Mining program covers the mining process and its varying fundamentals, from the exploration to closure of such operations. This introductory course proceeds at the student’s pace. Learners can access the video materials provided upon registration and review lessons to better understand the curriculum.

The duration of this online program is for four weeks. The Business of Mining certification syllabus lends a comprehensive learning perspective, starting from discovering mineral deposits to extraction and rehabilitation. It completes the study of mine’s life cycle. Students get to investigate the economic forces that influence the conditions and decisions relating to the mining industry.

The Business of Mining online course recently received an award in the Interactive Media Awards of the USA for the Best in Class University category. Offered by Curtin University, associate professors Bryan Maybee and Eric Lilford teach the curriculum. They are experts in Chemical Engineering, Energy, Minerals, and mines. What’s more? Students can verify their achievement with a certificate upon paying the necessary fee.

The Highlights

Best in Class-awarded program
Four-week program
English video transcripts
Business and Management subject
Curtin University’s curriculum
An introductory course
In-depth, free learning
Self-paced, online training
Paid certification
Pre-recorded lectures

Programme Offerings

In-depth syllabus
Best-in-Class awarded curriculum
Paid accreditation (verified)
Video Lessons
transcripts available
free participation

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 11465	yes	Curtin University, Perth

For The Business of Mining certification fees, students need not pay anything to access the materials and learn from them.
For a verified certificate, students need to pay ₹11,465

The Business of Mining course fee structure:

Course	Fee
The Business of Mining (Course materials for learning)	Free
The Business of Mining (Course materials for learning + Certificate)	₹11,465

Eligibility Criteria

The Business of Mining certification course eligibility doesn’t entail any prerequisite. Thus, candidates from any background can join this program, irrespective of having experience in this field.

What you will learn

Knowledge of engineering

After The Business of Mining training, learners will pick up on the following notes:

New mineral deposits- how they’re found
Governing economic factors of mine development
The life cycle of a mine
Initial infrastructural needs
A mine’s rehabilitation, closure, and operation
Extracting and processing of minerals according to market conditions
Economic and market forces on mine operation and closure

Admission Details

The Business of Mining online course applicants can follow the below-mentioned steps to register for the course.

Step 1: The course’s official page is available here: https://www.edx.org/course/the-business-of-mining

Step 2: Click on the ‘Enrol’ option seen on the top of the webpage.

Step 3: You can use either a social media handle or mail address to register onto edX’s portal.

Step 4: You can start learning from the course after a successful registration.

Application Details

The Business of Mining by edX needs no written declaration from the student to register for the course. By signing up with edX, learners can begin learning from the program materials.

Learners can sign up via their social media handles (Microsoft/Apple/Google/Facebook) or open a new edX profile through their email, password, public username, full name, and country name.

The Syllabus

Exploration
Geophysical surveys
Geochemical data
Exploratory drilling
Analysis

Planning
Mine infrastructure
Models
Mine waste management

Operation
Drilling
Blasting
Mucking
Processing ores
Recovery
Market influences

Closure
Post-closure
Profit margins
Rehabilitation of sites

Instructors

Curtin University, Perth Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: How many learning modules does the syllabus entail?

The Business of Mining Syllabus is split into four learning modules. One module is focused on per week.

2: Which learning institute offers the course?

This course is offered by Curtin University- One of Western Australia’s most culturally diverse and largest universities.

3: Has this course won any award?

The Business of Mining training has won the Best in Class under the University category of the USA’s Interactive Media Awards. Content, design, feature, compliance, compatibility, and usability are the judging criteria.

4: Do I need to put in long hours to study this course?

Students can complete this course in four weeks by spending two-three hours per week.

5: In which language are the video transcripts available in?

Video transcripts are available in English for the students’ understanding.