Student survey work and data interpretation. Skill training conducted in safety, drilling, blasting, ground support, mucking, maintenance and utilities at the Silver Fox Mine. Advanced techniques in safe use of explosives. Topographic map reading using a compass and basic field procedures. Heap leaching covering cyanide safety, leach pad construction and placement, cyanide processing, thiourea, case histories, applications to Alaska and economics.
Gemstones covered are garnet, pyroxene, organic, inorganic, and specialty stones.
Work Experience Practical work experience in a professional mining environment. For the student who has mastered basic mining techniques and terminology. Placement and work assignments depend upon student experience. Contact Us Send comments or questions to the UAF Admissions Office .