Mineral Engineering

Program Overview

Mineral engineering encompasses those activities necessary to extract and process natural mineral resources. The Lassonde Mineral Engineering Program is comprehensive, covering topics from the entire scope of minerals engineering: from geology and mineral exploration, through analysis and design of surface and underground excavations, mechanical and explosive excavation of geological materials, planning and management of mines and quarries, processing of metallic, non-metallic and industrial minerals, safety and environmental protection and on to financial aspects of minerals operations. Graduates obtain comprehensive training and are well prepared for future challenges in the planning and financing of mineral and related engineering projects.