Contains much information about mineral exploration, mineral rights data, and mine development that may be useful to those exploring the possibility of prospecting.
The Saint Mary's University Environmental Science Program is a rigorous science undergraduate program using an interdisciplinary approach to learning. Our goal is to provide students with the academic preparation to allow them to contribute positively to an environmentally sound future. Students can specialize in many facets of environmental science, including geology and other mining related fields.
Graduate Research Assistantships are available from time to time in Mineral Resource Engineering from individual faculty members for highly qualified students.
The undergraduate mining engineering degree is fully accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB) which means that graduates will be able to register as Professional Engineers once they have met post-graduation work experience and professional examination requirements. The core degree program covers the basic science and mathematics common to all engineering degrees and discipline-specific material.
Mineral Resource Engineering concentrates on the technical, environmental and economic aspects of the extraction and processing of the earth's mineral resources. It has a strong industrial and research interest in underground and surface mining for coal, oil shales, metals, gold and industrial minerals, and in mineral processing. Studies in reservoir engineering, offshore drilling and production of oil and gas complement the Mineral Resource Engineering Program.
The Mineral Resource Engineering Program, formerly (Mining Engineering) was one of the four programs of the Nova Scotia Technical College (NSTC), founded in 1907. In 1978 the college became the Technical University of Nova Scotia (TUNS), which merged with Dalhousie University in 1997. Mineral Resource Engineering is now an program within the Faculty of Engineering at Dalhousie University.
The following list indicates the phases of the cycle where various employment opportunities in mining exist. The list also identifies the level of education and/or on-the-job training needed to work in these occupations. It is important to note that related work experience is also an asset or may be required, depending on each company’s hiring practices.
