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Mining
Category:
Geotechnical
Role Model(s)
Examples:
Mining engineers deal with the safe and economic extraction, processing and marketing of mineral resources from the earth.
Mining engineers are involved in:
- Evaluating potential mine sites.
- Determining what kind of heavy equipment is needed for ore extraction.
- Overseeing the construction of mines.
In your community:
Mines can bring great wealth and prosperity to a community, unfortunately old abandoned mines can also pollute land and ground water. If your community is near old mining operations, your knowledge of mining engineering could help ensure that area hunting and fishing grounds, as well as local drinking water remain clean and safe.
Aptitude:
If you like...
- Problem solving
- Being creative
- Exploring rocks and metals
- Making discoveries
- Working with people
- Helping the environment
...you might enjoy Mining Engineering
Universities:
If you want to study Mining Engineering you can go to the following universities: