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The Future of Mining?
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Syllabus
Module 0: Getting started
Meet your peers and the course contributors from around the world and complete an introductory survey. Learn about types of mines and the fascinating history of mining. An introduction to scenario planning and how organisations are using this as a tool to adjust to unpredictable futures.
Module 1: Mineral resources in modern society
The role of metals in society and changing production and consumption trends in the resources sector. We examine the intersection of population growth, the changes in resource intensity linked to economic growth, and the effect of innovation and the adoption of new technology.
Module 2: The big issues
The current issues and challenges confronting the mining industry, including social and political dimensions; and what needs to change in the way mining is integrated into medium to long term planning for water management, rehabilitation and mine closure
Module 3: Mining futures
An examination of emerging technologies and their impact across the value chain and why it is an exciting time for the mining industry, which is in the midst of a profound digital transformation.
Module 4: Re-thinking resources
A focus on mining's contribution to the concept of the circular economy. What are resources, are we running out of metals and how can we create value from mining waste?
Module 5: Breaking new ground
A review of some of the new dialogues surrounding the role of mining in the 21st century. Smart sharing of infrastructure, and national and transnational frameworks for realising improved outcomes from mining development. An analysis of possible future scenarios that offer a plausible glimpse into the future and the challenge of how well your organisation is prepared for one of these possible futures.
Meet your peers and the course contributors from around the world and complete an introductory survey. Learn about types of mines and the fascinating history of mining. An introduction to scenario planning and how organisations are using this as a tool to adjust to unpredictable futures.
Module 1: Mineral resources in modern society
The role of metals in society and changing production and consumption trends in the resources sector. We examine the intersection of population growth, the changes in resource intensity linked to economic growth, and the effect of innovation and the adoption of new technology.
Module 2: The big issues
The current issues and challenges confronting the mining industry, including social and political dimensions; and what needs to change in the way mining is integrated into medium to long term planning for water management, rehabilitation and mine closure
Module 3: Mining futures
An examination of emerging technologies and their impact across the value chain and why it is an exciting time for the mining industry, which is in the midst of a profound digital transformation.
Module 4: Re-thinking resources
A focus on mining's contribution to the concept of the circular economy. What are resources, are we running out of metals and how can we create value from mining waste?
Module 5: Breaking new ground
A review of some of the new dialogues surrounding the role of mining in the 21st century. Smart sharing of infrastructure, and national and transnational frameworks for realising improved outcomes from mining development. An analysis of possible future scenarios that offer a plausible glimpse into the future and the challenge of how well your organisation is prepared for one of these possible futures.
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Instructors
Elaine Wightman
Senior Research Fellow
The University of Queensland
Robin Evans
Program Leader, Knowledge Transfer
The University of Queensland
John Steen
Associate Professor
The University of Queensland
Glen Corder
Associate Professor
The University of Queensland
Saleem H. Ali
Adjunct Professor, Sustainable Minerals Institute
The University of Queensland
Peter Knights
Professor
The University of Queensland
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