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Mining Engineering

Faculty of Science, Engineering and Architecture

Prepare to become a mining engineer. Be part of world-leading mining research and discovery at Canada's Mining University.

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Program Overview

Mining rocks! Prepare for a career in discovery, exploration, and extraction thousands of feet below the earth.

What is mining engineering?

Mining engineering involves finding valuable metals and minerals and determining the best way to extract them safely and efficiently. Mining engineers use geology, physics, and engineering to design underground and surface mines. They also work to make mining processes better for workers and the environment.

What you’ll learn

In class, you’ll learn the foundations of all areas of engineering and become an expert in mining engineering. You’ll explore courses in mine planning and design, underground and surface mining methods, geology, blasting and drilling, automation, ventilation, and much more. You’ll also understand the environmental, social, and economic impacts that influence decisions in mining and the community.

Co-op option

Gain valuable experience and get paid while you study. Choose the co-op option to participate in a 4-month placement after your second year and a 16-month placement after your third year, allowing you to gain over a year of work experience before entering the field.

When you graduate

After you complete the program, you’ll receive a Bachelor of Engineering in Mining Engineering degree and earn your iron ring. You’ll also be prepared to apply to become licensed with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) or another Canadian engineering regulator. You can also continue your studies and pursue research with the Master of Engineering Science program at Laurentian University.

This program is accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB).

The paid co-op program provides you with professional experience and skills valuable to future employers. Study and work with professionals in some of the most productive and fertile geology in the world.

Join Laurentian Mine Rescue to learn about mine rescue procedures, first-aid, mine gases, and more. You can also compete in international rescue competitions.

Participate in the Canadian Mining Games and be part of Laurentian University's winning tradition! In 2023, our students took first place in Underground Mine Design and Sustainable Development. You can also compete in the Canadian Engineering Competition!

Career Outlook

Graduates can rest assured knowing there is a multitude of career options they can explore post-graduation. Some career options include, but are not limited to:

Civil service
Engineering
Entrepreneurship
Graduate studies
Management
Manufacturing
Mining engineering
Mining technologies
Research and development

Many of these careers can be found in the public and private sector.

Program Details

Program language:

English

Delivery method:

On Campus

Contact info

Eugene Ben Awuah
705-675-1151 ext. 2195
Fraser Building, 2nd Flood, Room F-220
ebenawuah@laurentian.ca

Please contact the email above, and our recruitment team will get back to you!

More About The Program

Co-op Option

Co-Operative Education in Chemical, Mechanical or Mining Engineering

Co-operative (Co-op) education at Laurentian University is a plan of work-integrated learning where students, starting in the second year, put their academic knowledge into action through two paid discipline-related work terms.

Work terms begin at the end of the second year for a period of 4 months (April to August of the same year). After completing third year, the student will undertake a placement of 16 months from April to August of the following year. The student will then return to complete one full year of academic study.

Advantages for Students

integrate your studies with practical experience
gain knowledge and exposure to a wide variety of professions
earn money that can substantially contribute to your expenses while a student
acquire necessary work habits and skills
learns to function as a key member of a team
gain a significant advantage upon graduation, not only in finding employment of your choice but also in obtaining one with higher pay and more responsibility due to your experience in the workforce

Students will get an "S" on their transcript ("satisfactory" after due review of each work term, work term report and company evaluation). If the student completed 16 to 20 months of the required placement, it will reflect on their diploma.

Advantages for Employers In addition to employing highly motivated and committed individuals with an engineering background at a very reasonable cost, you can observe their progress and suitability over a succession of placements for potential full-time employment once they graduate.

The selection process ensures that students in the co-op program:

are high academic achievers
possess good communication skills
have positive attitudes
are adaptable and eager to work with others
have leadership potential

Admission is based on academic performance and individual interviews through which factors, such as motivation, interpersonal and communications skills are evaluated.

A minimum overall average of 70% is required for entry into the program and must be maintained.

For entry into Work Term 1, students must have completed all required core courses from the 2nd year of the program.

For entry into Work Terms 2, 3, 4 and 5, students must have completed all required core courses from the 3rd year of the program.

Refusal to accept a reasonable and legitimate placement position when offered may result in removal from the co-op program.

For more information, please contact:

Dr. Brent Lievers, 705-675-1151 ext. 2382 or engineeringco-op@laurentian.ca

Program Accreditation

Our Mechanical, Mining and Chemical Engineering programs are accredited by the CEAB. For more information on this process: https://engineerscanada.ca/accreditation/about-accreditation

Admission Requirements

Ontario High School Applicants

Program Prerequisites:

1 grade 12 English U/M course; 1 grade 12 4U Advanced Functions; 1 grade 12 4U Physics; 1 grade 12 4U Chemistry; 1 additional grade 12 U/M Math or Science; 1 other grade 12 U/M course
A minimum overall average of 70% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses

Additional information for applicants who have completed Advanced Placement courses.

Additional information for applicants who have completed the International Baccalaureate.

Applicants from outside an Ontario High School

International Students

Canadian High School Applicants from outside Ontario

Applicants from Colleges

Applicants from other Universities

Mature Students

How To Apply

Canadian Applicants

If you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, you must complete your application through the Ontario Universities Application Center (OUAC).

For detailed instructions on the application process, see the How to Apply: Canadian Undergraduate Applicants page.

Apply Now as a Domestic Applicant

International Applicants

If you’re an international applicant, you must fill out the International Application Form.

For detailed instructions on the application process, see the How to Apply: International Students page.

Apply Now as an International Applicant

Degree Options

Bachelor of Engineering in Mining Engineering

First year
Fall term:

ENGR 0100E Health and Safety Training I

ENGR 1056E Applied Mechanics I + LAB

ENGR 1501E Introduction to Engineering + LAB

CHMI 1006E General Chemistry I + LAB

GEOL 1006E Introductory Geology I + LAB

MATH 1036E Calculus I

PHYS 1006E Introductory Physics I + LAB

Winter term:

ENGR 1057E Applied Mechanics II

MATH 1037E Calculus II

MATH 1057E Linear Algebra I

COSC 2836E Computer Software for the Sciences

PHYS 1007E Introductory Physics II + LAB

ENGR 1007E Engineering Graphics and Design + LAB

Second Year*
Fall term:

ENGR 0200E Health and Safety Training II

ENGR 2026E Engineering Materials + LAB

ENGR 2036E Engineering Thermodynamics I

ENGR 2076E Mechanics and Strength of Materials I + LAB

ENGR 2106E Introduction to Mineral Resources Engineering + LAB

ENGR 1026E Introduction to Technical Writing and Communication for Engineers

MATH 2066E Introduction to Differential Equations

Winter term:

ENGR 2097E Fluid Mechanics I + LAB

ENGR 2346E Rock Mechanics + LAB

ENGR 2356E Underground Mining Methods

ENGR 2517E Plane Surveying and Photogrammetry + LAB

ENGR 2317E Surface Mining

STAT 2246E Statistics for Scientists

* This program has a co-op option. Please contact the Bharti School of Engineering for more information.

Third Year
Fall term:

ENGR 0300E Health and Safety Training III

ENGR 3116E Mineral Processing I + LAB

ENGR 3307E Materials Handling

ENGR 3346E Ore Reserve Analysis and Geostatistics + LAB

ENGR 3376E Drilling and Development + LAB

ENGR 3387E Ground Control

ENGR 3426E Engineering Economics

Winter term:

ENGR 3327E Mine Ventilation + LAB

ENGR 3337E Explosives and Blasting Technology + LAB

ENGR 4306E Open Pit Design + LAB

MATH 3416E Numerical Methods I

GEOL 2017E Geology for Engineers

Complementary Studies elective (3 credits)

Fourth Year
Fall term:

ENGR-0400E Health and Safety Training IV

ENGR 3157E Operations Research

ENGR 4316E Mine Planning and Design I + LAB

ENGR 4366E Automation and Reliability of Mining Equipment

Complementary Studies elective (3 credits)

Technical electives (6 credits)

Winter term:

ENGR 4106E Engineering Law, Ethics, Technology and Society

ENGR 4327E Mine Planning and Design II

ENGR 3601E Engineering Project Management

ENGR 3126E Occupational Health Engineering

Complementary Studies elective (3 credits)

Technical elective (3 credits)

Technical Elective Requirements:

Students must take 9 credits of Technical Electives, of which 6 credits must be from List A. The remaining 3 credits may be taken from either List A or List B.

Mining Engineering Approved Technical Electives - List A

ENGR 2506E Dynamics

ENGR 2537E Engineering Thermodynamics II

ENGR 3147E Mineral Processing II

ENGR 3267E Process Dynamics and Control

ENGR 3437E Water and Waste water Treatment

ENGR 3466E Environmental Impact of Process Industries

ENGR 3477E Adsorption and Membrane Processes in Pollution Control

ENGR 3516E Vibrations and Dynamic Systems + LAB

ENGR 3536E Materials and Manufacturing + LAB

ENGR 3546E System Modeling and Simulation + LAB

ENGR 3556E Electromechanical Actuators and Power Electronics + LAB

ENGR 3566E Biomechanics of Living Tissues

ENGR 4187E Solid Waste Processing and Recycling in the Minerals Industry

ENGR 4426E Air Pollution Control

CHMI 2041E Introductory Environmental Chemistry

GEOL 4956E Geophysics

MATH 2037E Advanced Calculus

MATH 2057E Linear Algebra II

*Other upper year science or engineering courses may be allowed with Program Coordinator's permission.

Mining Engineering Approved Technical Electives - List B

BIOL 1506E Biology I

BIOL 2356E Principles of Ecology

BIOL 3056E Mineral Exploitation and the Biosphere

BIOL 4116E Environmental Remediation

CHMI 1007E General Chemistry II

COSC 1046E Computer Science I

ENGR 3526E Fluid Mechanics II

GEOL 1007E Introductory Geology I

*Other upper year science or engineering courses may be allowed with Program Coordinator's permission.

Approved Complementary Studies electives (9cr required):

ACCT 1001E/F Using Financial Information

ANTR 1007E Introduction to Sociocultural Anthropology

ANTR 2036E Indigenous Peoples of North America

ECON - All ECON courses level 3000 and below with the following exceptions: (ECON 2127, 2136, and 3476)

ENGL - All ENGL courses level 3000 and below with the following exceptions: (ENGL 2056, 2057, 3056, and 3057)

ENVI 1507E Introduction to Environmental Studies

GEOG 1026E Introduction to Physical Geography

HIST - All HIST courses level 3000 and below

INDI 1501E Indigenous Peoples of Canada

INDI 2001E Indigenous in the City: Urban Indigenous In Canada

INDI 2006E Indigenous in the City: an International Perspective

JURI 1106F Introduction à l'étude du droit

JURI 1007F Introduction au droit criminel

JURI 1105E Introduction to Legal Studies

MGMT - All MGMT courses level 3000 and below

MKTG 2006E/F Marketing Management

OPER - All OPER courses level 4000 and below with the following exceptions: (OPER 2106)

PHIL 2876E/F Business Ethics

POLI - All POLI courses level 3000 and below

PSYC 1105E/F Introduction to Psychology

SOCI 1015E/F Understanding Society

SOCI 2127E/F Research Methods and Data Analysis

+Other suitable courses may be allowed with the Program Coordinator's permission.

Program Regulations

To be in good academic standing and progress in the B.Eng. program, a student must:
1.Meet all conditions of admission
2.Not fail more than 6 credits in any one year
3.Achieve an overall average of 3.5 GPA (or C letter grade or 60%) in all courses in the previous year (or previous 30 consecutive credits)

A student is subject to a one year probationary period for failure to meet any of the above criteria under academic standing.

A student is required to withdraw from the Bharti School of Engineering if he or she:
1.Does not satisfy all conditions after one probationary year or 30 consecutive credits
2.Fails 42 credits or more
3.Has not achieved good academic standing in two consecutive years or 60 consecutive credits
4.Fails to obtain the minimum academic grade and satisfactory lab performance where appropriate in a course on a third attempt

A student who is required to withdraw may petition the Senate Committee on Acadaemic Regulations and Awards for readmission after one calendar year. Such an appeal should have a recommendation from the director of the school before being considered by the committee.

Students in good academic standing who choose to discontinue their studies at the end of the first or any other year, with successful completion of that year, may apply for readmission with advanced standing. Cases are considered on an individual basis.

***Time limit: The Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) degree must be completed within seven (7) years of initial registration in the program.

Sample Courses

Technical Electives Requirement:

Students must take 9 credits of Technical Electives, of which 6 credits must be from List A.
The remaining 3 credits may be taken from either List A or List B.

Other upper-year science or engineering courses may be allowed with the Program Coordinator’s permission.

View the Technical Elective lists in the Degree Options tab.