Mining Engineering

A Library Subject Guide providing suggested resources and other information for beginning research about Mining Engineering.

Introduction
Mining encompasses the extraction of any naturally occurring mineral substances- solid, liquid and gas, from the earth or other heavenly bodies for utilitarian purposes. It is an engineering discipline that applies science and technology to the extraction of minerals from the earth. A mining engineer is expected to manage any phase of mining operations: from exploration and discovery of the mineral resource, through feasibility study, mine design development of plans, production and operations to mine closure.

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Career Opportunities for the Graduates

Mining engineering graduates from Busitema University are equipped with knowledge, skills and competencies to create employment and to be employed in a variety of fields in industry and other organizations, including but not limited to the following:
  • Mineral Exploration companies
  • Operating mines
  • Quarries
  • Construction industry
  • Central Government
  • Research and Academic Institutions
  • Management, scientific, and technical consulting services
  • Mine equipment manufacturers and sales offices
  • Mining consultancy firms
  • Environmental Management Organizations and Authorities
Keywords
Broader Term(s)
  • Civil engineering
  • Coal mines and mining
  • Engineering
  • Mines and mineral resources
Narrower Term(s)
  • Drilling and boring (Earth & rocks)
  • Mine surveying
  • Ocean mining
Related Term(s)
  • Electricity in mining