Mining Engineers are in charge of the operation, planning and designing of mining operations. The Engineering graduates in the field of mining manage the underground mines. The courses in mining provides a wide spread knowledge in the field of Science and Technology. Some of the subjects that are included in this course are surveying, mechanical engineering, computing and environmental science, geology, electrical, conservation of environment, ventilation, health and safety.

Advantages or benefits of Bachelor of Engineering in Mining Engineering

Mining Engineering graduates are involved in the extraction of ores from the ground. It is then subjected to different stages of processing. This involves all most all the phases of mining operations right from the exploration and discovery, development, processing, marketing, to final land restoration and rehabilitation. The development and production phases of a mine require a thorough knowledge about all the mining operations. The skills in leadership and industrial relation also play an important role during the mining process.

The graduates in this field are employed by mining companies. At the initial stage the recruited candidates have to work at the mining centers. These mining centers are the place where different types of minerals are extracted.

Eligibility required for Bachelor of Engineering in Mining Engineering

In order to obtain an admission for B.E in Mining engineering, the candidate must have passed the higher secondary examination with Physics, chemistry and mathematics as the major subjects. Candidates can acquire admission in the Indian Institute of Technology by appearing for the entrance examinations conducted by IITJEE. The students can also seek admission to the other engineering colleges across the country based on the score obtained through All India Engineering entrance examination.

Admission Procedure of Bachelor of Engineering in Mining Engineering

The aspirants will be admitted into the various engineering institutes in India according to the score of the candidate in the All India engineering entrance Examination. The candidate should hold a minimum of 50 percent aggregate in the 12th standard so as to appear for this examination. The students shall not exceed the age of 21 years of age at the time of admission to the above course.

Higher studies after Bachelor of Engineering in Mining Engineering

Candidates those who have successfully completed their graduation in mining engineering, can go for M.E/M. Tech course in mining engineering after which they can opt for a Ph. D degree in the relevant field of study.

Colleges offering Bachelor of Engineering in Mining Engineering

• National Institute of Technology, Rourkela (NIT R)
• Government Engineering College, Bhuj (GEC B)
• National Institute of Technology, Surathkal (NIT S)
• Golden Valley Institute Of Technology - Kolar
• O.P. Jindal Institute of Technology (OPJIT)
• Dr. T. Thimmaiah Institute of Technology, Kolar (Dr. TTIT)
• Rajiv Gandhi College of Engineering Research & Technology (RCERT)
• National Institute of Technology, Raipur (NIT R)
• Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (IIT-K)
• Institute of Technology-Banaras Hindu University (IT-BHU)
• National Institute of Technology, Durgapur (NIT D)
• National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur (NIT J)
• Government College of Engineering, Salem (GCE-S)
• Government College of Engineering, Pune (GCE P)
• Gandhi Institute of Engineering and Technology, Rayagada (GIET-R)
• Birsa Institute of Technology, Dhanbad
• Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur (VNIT N)
• College of Technology and Engineering, Udaipur
• Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University College of Engineering, Hyderabad
• Godavari Institute of Engineering & Technology College (GIET)
• National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirapalli (NIT T)
• Rajasthan Technical University, Kota
• National Institute of Technology, Warangal (NIT W)
• Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT M)
• Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee (IIT Roorkee)
• Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekananda Technical University

Course Curriculum of Bachelor of Engineering in Mining Engineering

First Semester (Theory Papers)

• Engineering Mechanics
• Engineering Mathematics
• Engineering Foundations: Principles and Communication
• Engineering Programming

Second Semester (Theory Papers)

• Engineering Materials
• Engineering Mathematics
• Electrical Systems
• Engineering Foundations: Design and Processes

Third Semester (Theory Papers)

• Mining Geology
• Mine Surveying
• Underground Mine Environment
• Mining Machinery
• Mine Development
• Electronics and Instrumentation

Practical

• Mining Geology
• Mine Surveying
• Underground Mine Environment – I

Fourth Semester (Theory Papers)

• Mining Geology –II
• Rock Mechanics
• Mining Machinery –II
• Numerical Methods
• Electrical Engineering-I

Practical

• Mining Geology –II
• Rock Mechanics
• Electrical Engineering
• Tour Report & Viva-Voce

Fifth Semester (Theory Papers)

• Ground Control
• Underground Mine Environment – II
• Mine Surveying – II
• Underground Coal Mining – I
• Surface Mining – I
• Electrical Engineering – II

Practical

• Ground Control
• Underground Mine Environment –II
• Mine Surveying –II

Sixth Semester (Theory Papers)

• Mineral Processing
• Environmental Management in Surface Mines
• Underground Coal Mining -II
• Surface Mining –II
• Computer Applications in Mining
• Open Electives (Humanities)

Practical

• Mineral Processing
• Environmental Management in Surface Mines
• Mining Machinery

Seventh Semester (Theory Papers)

• Mine Management
• Mine Economics
• Mining Machinery-III
• Mine Disasters
• Elective

Practical

• Computer Applications in Mining
• Project
• Training Report and Viva-Voce

Eighth Semester (Theory Papers)

• Underground Metalliferous Mining
• Mine Planning
• Mine Legislation
• Elective

Practical

• Project
• Comprehensive Viva-Voce

Text books on Bachelor of Engineering in Mining Engineering

• Crude by Sonia Shah
• Images of the South Wales mines by David Bellamy
• Last Man Out by Melissa Fay Greene
• Maine mining adventures by C. J. Stevens
• Oil notes by Rick Bass
• Rock Blasting, A Practical Treatise on the Means Employed in Blasting Rocks for Industrial Purposes by George G André
• Salt Mark by Kurlansky
• The Deep Dark by Gregg Olsen
• The gold crusades by George Fetherling
• A Generalized Approach to Primary Hydrocarbon Recovery by Mark P Walsh, Larry
• Handbook of Petroleum Exploration and Production By Dominique Bourdet
• Reservoir Formation Damage: Fundamentals, Modeling, Assessment, and Mitigation By Faruk Civan, PhD
• Reservoir Engineering Handbook  By Tarek Ahmed
• Death Underground: The Centralia and West Frankfort Mine Disasters  By Robert E
• Evaluating Mineral Projects: Applications and Misconceptions  By Thomas F Torries
• From the Ground Up: A History of Mining in Utah  By Colleen Whitley , Philip F
• Icard: Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference on Acid Rock Drainage  By Society For Mining Metallurgy [Hardcover]
• Minefill 2001 Proceedings of the 7th International Symposium on Mining with Backfill  By David Stone
• Mine Design: Examples Using Simulation with CDROM with CDROM  By John R Sturgul
• Mining Geostatistics  By A G Journel , Andre G Journel , C J Huijbregts
• Mining, Minerals and Metals  By John
• Principles of Mineral Processing  By Maurice C Fuerstenau , Kenneth N Han
• Remediation of Historical Mine Sites: Technical Summaries and Bibliography  By American Geological Institute
• The Screening and Grading of Materials (Chemical Engineering Series)  By J E Lister
• SME Mining Engineering Handbook  By Howard L
• SME Mining Reference Handbook  By Ray Lowrie
• Study Guide for the Professional Registration of Mining Mineral Engineers  By Society For Mining Metallurgy
• Basic Theory in Reflection Seismology: With Mathematica Notebooks and Examples on CD-ROM  By J K Costain , C Coruh , John K Costain

Jobs and Career after Bachelor of Engineering in Mining Engineering

Most of the mining engineers are employed at the mining centres initially, where minerals such as gold, silver, copper, lead, zinc, uranium ores, coal, natural gas, limestone and phosphate rock are extracted. The senior managers or technical specialists employed in this field tend to move to the major cities where the head offices of the companies are located. The experienced engineers can find opportunities as advisers to government bodies, mine inspectors etc. Mining engineers often work for international companies, leading to opportunities for overseas travel as well as employment. From the given outline, it is clear that if you propose to become a mining engineer you should be mentally prepared to work in outdoor conditions remote from the major cities.

Job Types

• Lecturer
• Mining safety engineers
• Senior Mining Engineer
• Short Term Mine Planner
• Process Plant Maintenance Foreman
• Extraction Maintenance Superintendent
• Coal Preparation Plant Manager
• Mine Safety and Health Specialist

Some Employment Areas

• Colleges and Universities
• Mine Design
• Financial Analysis
• Geotechnical Firms
• Environment Safety Bodies
• Minerals Development Corporation
• Mining Departments
• Consultancy
• Research and Development
• Equipment Sales and Services

Remuneration after Bachelor of Engineering in Mining Engineering

The mining Engineering graduates are initially posted at the mining centers from where the minerals are extracted. With experience, the mining engineering graduates’ progress to senior managers, technical specialists, advisor’s to government bodies. Most of the candidates are employed by international companies. The salary of the candidate depends on the type of the company and the job profile. The salary ranges between Rs.15,000/- to Rs. 25,000/- per month. In foreign countries the salary ranges from Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 75,000 per month. Some of the companies in the Civil engineering sector also recruit Mining engineers for supervising the tunneling activities.