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Overview
Acid and Metalliferous Drainage, or AMD, has undoubtedly been the most critical environmental issue facing the mining industry.
AMD has the potential to impact the entire life cycle of a mining project, from feasibility to closure, and it is relevant to a wide range of commodities and rock types. This includes base metals, precious metals, and coal mines located in various climatic zones and regulatory jurisdictions.
What you will study
This Introduction to Acid and Metalliferous Drainage course offered by the University of Queensland is presented by leading experts who cover various aspects of AMD.
The course is designed for an introductory level audience and maintains exceptional technical accuracy while providing real-life context due to the extensive background and experience of the presenters.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- AMD
- Assessing the risk of geological materials (static test work)
- Classifying the risk of geological materials (classification)
- Understanding the behaviour of geological materials over time (Kinetic test work)
- Identifying and quantifying high risk domains at a mine site
- Designing appropriate sampling/monitoring program
- Identifying management and remediation options
- Identifying AMD prevention options
- Identifying passive and active treatment options
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 days
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
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Delivered
Online
- Self-paced
Campus Location
- Brisbane, Australia
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
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Other requirements
General requirements
- CRICOS CODE: 00025B
- There are no entry requirements for this course.
- To be eligible for entry to most UQ programs, you need to meet our minimum English language requirements (overall IELTS of 6.5 and 6.0 in all sub-bands or equivalent).
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