Mine Operations Practice Exam

About Mine Operations
Mine operations is the process of managing many immediate and long-term activities in and around a mine site in order to facilitate the production of a mineral product.

A mine operation has five main activities:
•    The excavation of earth and rock
•    The processing of the excavated material to separate the ore from the waste rock
•    The storage and maintenance of waste material
•    The monitoring of environmental conditions such as air quality, water quality and noise levels
•    The operation of supporting services such as repair shops, labs, living quarters, warehouses and offices

Why is Mine Operations important?
Almost every aspect of our modern lives relies on minerals or mineral products, such as base metals, precious metals, coking coal, iron sands, aggregates, limestone and industrial minerals. These are all vital elements used for building and construction, vehicle manufacture and fuel, computers and other electronics, communications, healthcare and dentistry, food production, and energy production and transmission.

As well as supplying the world with the minerals modern society needs, mining creates jobs and is a direct contributor to our economic prosperity.

Who should take the Mine Operations Exam?
•    Mining or civil  professionals
•    Entrepreneurs or Innovators
•    Anyone who wants to assess their mine operations skills
•    Mining or civil managers and senior executives
•    Mining  consultants
•    Any professional with skills and knowledge on mine operations

Knowledge and Skills required for the Mine Operations

Critical thinking and good communication skills helps candidate to gain quick success for career in mine operations.

Mine Operations Practice Exam Objectives

Mine Operations exam focuses on assessing your skills and knowledge in mining methods and mine operations management.

Mine Operations Practice Exam Pre-requisite

There are no prerequisites for the Mine Operations exam.

Mine Operations Certification Course Outline
1. Introduction to the Mining Industry
2. The Life Cycle of Mines
3. Mining Methods
4. Unit and Auxiliary Operations
5. Surface Mining
6. Mechanical Surface Mining Methods
7. Aqueous Extraction Methods
8. Underground Mining
9. Supported and Caving Methods

Exam Format and Information
Certification name – Mine Operations Certification
Exam duration – 60 minutes
Exam type - Multiple Choice Questions
Eligibility / pre-requisite - None
Exam language - English
Exam format - Online
Passing score - 25
Exam Fees  - INR 1199