Introduction

This course is intended for those who have to model groundwater conditions at mines, as well as those who have to review and approve groundwater models. It is also intended for all who may have to make decisions about mines on issues that are controlled or affected by groundwater and the modeling of mine groundwater conditions. Finally, the course is intended for all who may be interested in or affected by groundwater at mines worldwide.

These are the primary topics of this course:

• Mine groundwater conceptual models
• Setting up a mine-related groundwater model
• Calibrating the conceptual model
• Making predictions about future groundwater conditions during and after mining
• Open pits and groundwater
• Underground mines and groundwater
• Tailings, waste rock, and leach pad facilities and groundwater
• Mines, groundwater, and environmental impact

Groundwater modeling examples in this course are provided by Soilvision Systems. 

Course Content

The course comprises 16 learning sessions, each of 30 to 60 minutes duration, plus supporting examples, figures, tables and references, and interactive reviews that confirm your achievement of the learning objectives. The total duration of the course is approximately 11 hours. 

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify and discuss the basic principles of groundwater modeling.
2. Recognize how to select and formulate a groundwater model to simulate real mining conditions.
3. Evaluate the results of groundwater modeling in the context of real mining conditions.

Recommended Background

• A degree or diploma in engineering, geology, geotechnics or equivalent.
• A basic understanding of the fundamentals of mining and the nature, purpose, and function of mine facilities.
• An understanding of the basic principles of groundwater flow in soils and rocks.

Duration: 11 Hours

Category: Geotechnics

Level: Intermediate