Introduction

This course provides an introduction to mine backfill properties, types, uses, mining methods and system layout.

The objective of the courses is to provide an overview of common underground mine backfill practices and technologies for mine technical personnel. The goals are to:

• Provide a standard from which operators can understand the basic principles and practices for using underground mine backfill.
• Provide an understanding of how critical the role of backfill and backfill personnel are for mining.
• Provide a common foundation for backfill training.
• Provide a uniform backfill terminology.
• Provide an understanding of the various stages of backfill systems.
• Provide an understanding of potential hazards to personnel and equipment safety in order to prevent backfill-related accidents.

As many companies have site- and company-specific standards for their unique situations, training for specific operational duties is beyond the scope of this course and is left to mine site-training procedures. This course is not intended to replace existing mine training practices, but to complement them as a common reference.

Authors

• James Archibald
• David O. DeGagne
• Ferri Hassani
• Jacques Nantel

Learning Outcomes

1. Discuss the basic principles and practices for using underground mine backfill.
2. Discuss the critical roles of backfill and backfill personnel in underground mining.
3. Discuss the various stages of backfill systems.
4. Discuss the potential hazards to personnel, equipment safety, and prevention of backfill-related accidents.
5. Apply the knowledge gained to their unique mine-site requirements and training procedures.

Duration: 15 hours

Category: Mining

Level: Introductory