2022 Mineral Planning for Mineral Planners
Topic outline
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This course has been developed specifically for mineral planners and those involved in resource planning. It will also be beneficial for those looking to gain a greater understanding of this complex subject area.
MODULE RELEASE SCHEDULE
Module
Module Release Date
The Development of a New Mineral Site
24th October 2022
Preliminary Site Investigation and Planning
21st November 2022
Planning a new Site
21st November 2022
Site Design and Layout
19th December 2022
Reclamation of Mineral Workings
19th December 2022
Mineral Planning
30th January 2023
Mining Waste Directive (MWD)
30th January 2023
ONE DAY TUTORIAL (workshop and site visit)
March 2023
Location: (East Midlands) TBC -
This unit includes:
- Why a New Mineral Operation?
- Commercial Considerations
- Assessment of Commerial Risk
- Production and Haulage Costs
- Taxation Issues
- Capital Outlay
- Obtaining Information
- Types of Operation
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This unit includes:
- Preliminary Site Investigation
- Planning Permission
- Securing the Mineral Rights
- Mineral Rights Consideration
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This unit includes:
- Detailed Site Survey
- Proving the Deposit
- Borehole Methods
- Rotary Boring
- Testing Materials
- Geophysical Investigation
- Estimation of Reserves
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This unit includes:
- Preliminary Cost Analysis
- Detailed Planning of Site Layout
- Factors Affecting the Design and Siting of the Plant
- Plant Design and Layout
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This unit includes:
- Appropriate After-Use Options
- Legislative Aspects
- Site Drainage
- Aftercare
- Restoration of Hard Rock Mineral Operations
- Restoration of Sand and Gravel Workings
- Conclusions
- Legal and Planning Framework UK and European
- Case Studies
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This unit includes:
- What is the Planning System?
- What is the Minerals Planning System?
- The Development Plan
- Minerals Development Control
- Monitoring and Enforcement
- Restoration, Aftercare and Afteruse
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This unit includes:
- Definitions of Waste, Extractive Waste and Not Extractive Waste
- European Court of Justice (ECJ) Judgements
- Establishing the status of Extractive Materials
- Key Environmental Issues