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Senior mining engineers extract minerals from underneath, above or on the ground. Mining engineering is associated with many disciplines, such as mineral processing, exploration, excavation, geology, and metallurgy, geotechnical engineering and surveying. A senior mining engineer manages any phase of mining operations, from exploration and discovery of the mineral resources, through feasibility study, mine design. They evaluate and analyze mining mechanisms, evolve new technology and tools for mining, inspect and audit mines, oversee production and operations to mine closure. Senior mining engineers must therefore be concerned not only with the production and processing of mineral commoditi...

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  • Bachelor of Science (b.sc.) in Mining Engineering
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$31,302Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PH.D.) in Mining Engineering
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$18,590Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Physics Education
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$28,739Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Master of Science (m.sc.) in Mining Engineering
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    Avg. Duration:14 monthsAvg. Fees:$26,807Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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4.3 years
$119K
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