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members, staff in mining related research institutions,
and industry, in reforming mining education programs
(2) Reinforcing more or mandatory field experiences as
a key part of mining engineering education programs
(3) developing a much closer collaboration between aca-
demia and industry (4) integrating emerging technolo-
gies, guided by pedagogical theories e.g., Community of
Inquiry, (Garrison and Arbaugh 2007) to prepare for future
mining workforce.
A close collaboration between academia and industry
should allow industry to inform universities the current
trends and needs in industry. Strategies for mining students
to acquire more field experiences and build confidence and
interest should be developed through collaboration. At
Table 2. Challenges that may be tackled by new technologies in the coming years
Respondents’ Company Comment
Mining/metallurgical
operation
• Big data management, modelling and simulations.
• Environmental remediation/water treatment to continue to operate within permit conditions.
Declining ore grades require continuous optimization to maintain economic viability. New
technologies that address this challenge are always welcome.
• Standard mining operations in extreme adverse environments e.g., High Rock temperatures,
extreme climactic cold, depth > 2 km
• Arsenic locked preg robbing low grade ores.
Mining/metallurgical
equipment supplier
• New technologies for economically processing various low grade ores and tailings, such as
copper ore, phosphate and rare earth, etc.
ECPM • The industry is faced with challenges and is in ‘constant’ adaptation mode. A better relationship
with the NV-based industry would help to drive research partnerships. Challenges include:
identifying resources (AI and other tech) metallurgy and extraction closure and sustainability
changing reporting formats (ESG and beyond).
R&D • Sorting small particles.
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Faculty hire and the focus of the school of
mining
Collaboration between industry and academia
A need of diversity
More funding
Mining/metallurgical operation
Mining/metallurgical consulting
Mining/metallurgical equipment supplier
Research and development (R &D)
Engineering procurement, construction, and management (EPCM)
Figure 8. Frequencies of recommendations for enhancing mining education in each area
members, staff in mining related research institutions,
and industry, in reforming mining education programs
(2) Reinforcing more or mandatory field experiences as
a key part of mining engineering education programs
(3) developing a much closer collaboration between aca-
demia and industry (4) integrating emerging technolo-
gies, guided by pedagogical theories e.g., Community of
Inquiry, (Garrison and Arbaugh 2007) to prepare for future
mining workforce.
A close collaboration between academia and industry
should allow industry to inform universities the current
trends and needs in industry. Strategies for mining students
to acquire more field experiences and build confidence and
interest should be developed through collaboration. At
Table 2. Challenges that may be tackled by new technologies in the coming years
Respondents’ Company Comment
Mining/metallurgical
operation
• Big data management, modelling and simulations.
• Environmental remediation/water treatment to continue to operate within permit conditions.
Declining ore grades require continuous optimization to maintain economic viability. New
technologies that address this challenge are always welcome.
• Standard mining operations in extreme adverse environments e.g., High Rock temperatures,
extreme climactic cold, depth > 2 km
• Arsenic locked preg robbing low grade ores.
Mining/metallurgical
equipment supplier
• New technologies for economically processing various low grade ores and tailings, such as
copper ore, phosphate and rare earth, etc.
ECPM • The industry is faced with challenges and is in ‘constant’ adaptation mode. A better relationship
with the NV-based industry would help to drive research partnerships. Challenges include:
identifying resources (AI and other tech) metallurgy and extraction closure and sustainability
changing reporting formats (ESG and beyond).
R&D • Sorting small particles.
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Faculty hire and the focus of the school of
mining
Collaboration between industry and academia
A need of diversity
More funding
Mining/metallurgical operation
Mining/metallurgical consulting
Mining/metallurgical equipment supplier
Research and development (R &D)
Engineering procurement, construction, and management (EPCM)
Figure 8. Frequencies of recommendations for enhancing mining education in each area