Mining

“The two primary types of mine are underground mines and open-pit mines. Minerals that exist mostly underground (eg. coal, gold etc.) are generally recovered using the underground mining process. Minerals like iron ore, limestone, manganese ore, etc. are mostly recovered from the surface downwards in opencast mining. The need for mineral extraction and production is an essential activity of any technically proficient society. As minerals are produced from within a naturally occurring environment, disturbance of the environment as a result of mineral production is a given. “

- Taken from Wikipedia

A mining engineer is the one who looks after the safety and development of the mines. The role combines an understanding of the effects of these structures on their neighboring location, technical knowledge and management skills.

Key to Success

To be successful as a Mining Professional you should have/ develop:

Interest in understanding how machines work
Scientific and analytical mind
Numerical Ability
Inquisitiveness
Liking for metals

Scope and Opportunities

Mining Engineering is that field of engineering which is related to the extracting and processing minerals from a natural environment.

Mining engineering is the extraction of minerals and ores from under the ground for processing and utilization. The tasks of mining engineer comprise of exploration, discovery, development, production, and the final restoration of the land.

Mining engineers are responsible for locating natural reserves of minerals, and other useful natural substances, laying out plans, device shafts, inclines or quarries, safe extraction of these resources, whether they are coal or petroleum or metallic and non-metallic minerals from under the earth.

Lifestyle & Social Status

It’s a hard core field job
You need to work in any climatic condition
Long working hours
Well known Personalities- Barak Sameen,

Job Profile

Liaising with engineers, geologists and other staff;
Overseeing staff activities, either in one site section or throughout an entire mine;
Assuring the safety of mining equipment;
Monitoring activities underground;
Assessing mine equipment supplies;
Overseeing the health and safety of the site, particularly in relation to issues such as ventilation;
Assessing new mining sites;
Establishing extraction systems;
Planning for transition from surface to underground mining operations.

Skill Sets

Complex Problem Solving
Analytical skills
Basic Drawing and sketching skills
Critical Thinking
Solid mathematical skills
Judgment and Decision Making

Work Value

Challenging
Adaptability/Flexibility
Achievement
Persistence
Innovation

Current Job Scenario

After having completed your BE mechanical one can go for an MS in mining. This is a growing field which will fetch good income. The income varies from person to person depending on what kind of mine one is working in. there is good money in coal, petroleum and oil. As a fresher on can earn between Rs. 20,000/- to Rs. 22,000/-. You can go for higher education like PhD after your PG.

Top Recruiters

The Indian bureau of mines
Geological survey of india
IPCL
Neyvelli Lignite corporation
Essel mining & industriues ltd
Hindustan Zinc ltd
Adani Mining pvt ltd
Coal INDIA ltd

Course Synopsis

Course Options	B. Tech degree Mining	B. E. Mining	Diploma Mining
Academic Eligibility	10+2 or equivalent from a recognized Board/University with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics as a subject of examination.	10+2 or equivalent from a recognized Board/University with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics as a subject of examination.	S.S.C. with Mathematics and Science
Fees	Rs. 3.50 Lakhs to 5.00 Lakhs	Rs. 3.50 Lakhs to 5.00 Lakhs	Rs. 1.5 Lakhs to Rs. 2.00 Lakhs
Expenditure in Metro and Tier-1	Rs. 2lakhs to Rs. 2.5lakhs	Rs. 2lakhs to Rs. 2.5lakhs	Rs. 2lakhs to Rs. 2.5lakhs
Expenditure in Tier-2	Rs. 1.75lakhs to Rs. 2lakhs	Rs. 1.75lakhs to Rs. 2lakhs	Rs. 1.75lakhs to Rs. 2lakhs
Duration	4 Years	4 Years	3 Years
Mode	Regular	Regular	Regular
Specialization
Approved		Directorate of Technical Education	Directorate of Technical Education
Affiliation		Respective University	State Technical Board
Entrance Exam	JEE-MAIN and JEE-ADVANCED.	Yes like Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT-CET)
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