We are the healthiest and most vigorous Mining School in Canada, if not the world:

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We are the healthiest and most vigorous
Mining School in Canada, if not the world

come and meet us at our OPEN HOUSE in the
Forward Building .. behind the Barn 5th
Floor 12 noon to 2pm Thursday January
18th Look at www.mining.ubc.ca
to learn all about us
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come and meet us at our OPEN HOUSE in the
Forward Building .. behind the Barn 5th
Floor 12 noon to 2pm, Thursday January 18th

• MEET STUDENTS AND PROFS
• TOURS OF LABS
• FREE FOOD, POP
• TALKS FROM INDUSTRY

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We need 35 smart, motivated mining
engineering students for exciting, rewarding and
diverse career paths. Small is
beautiful! There are 2800 professional mining
engineers in Canada. Canada and Vancouver lead
the world in mining We are plugged in to the
industry, technology and helping our graduates to
have impact in helping society in economic and
sustainable development The industry society
needs and wants us!

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Diavik Diamond Mines
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Second Summer JobGemcom Software- Vancouver, BC
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Gemcom SoftwareGEMS Program
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Gemcom SoftwareWhittle Program
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Gemcom SoftwareCIM Conference
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Gemcom SoftwareCIM Conference
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Department and Industry EventsMining Alumni
Dinner
Industry
Faculty and Staff
Students
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Department and Industry EventsMining Alumni
Dinner
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Department and Industry EventsMineral
Exploration Roundup Conference
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Working - Highland Valley CopperLogan Lake, BC
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Working - Highland Valley CopperLogan Lake, BC
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Working - Highland Valley Copper Labour Crew
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Working - Highland Valley Copper Waste Rock Dump
Design
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Working - Highland Valley Copper Reclamation /
Project Monitoring
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Working - Snap Lake ProjectNorth of Yellowknife,
NWT
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Working - Snap Lake ProjectNorth of Yellowknife,
NWT
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Working - Snap Lake ProjectFuel Consumption
Database
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Working - Snap Lake ProjectSurveyor Assistance
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Working - Snap Lake ProjectVentilation
Monitoring
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Working - Snap Lake ProjectMine Rescue Training
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Mining EngineeringClasses Curriculum

• Practicality
• Not heavy on technical math / physics
• Labs provide tangible lessons
• Variety
• Geology / Geotechnical
• Mine Operations
• Environment
• Economics
• Electric Power / Automation Robotics
• Mine Design (Surface / Underground)

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Mining EngineeringClasses Curriculum

• Courses include
• Mineral Deposit Modeling
• Underground Mining Design
• Surface Mining Design
• Drilling Blasting
• Rock Mechanics
• Physical Mineral Processes
• Flotation
• Mining the Environment
• Mine Waste Management
• Ventilation
• Management

• Electives include
• Processing Precious Metals / Coal
• Mine Maintenance
• Environment (Waste, Hydrology, Impact Studies,
  Renewable Energy)
• Economics Finance
• Geotechnical / Rock Mechanics
• Law, Commerce

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Andrew Gillis

• Graduating in April
• Completed Co-Op
• Entered mining for an adventure

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Oh the Places Youll Go . . .
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Archer-Cathro Yukon Territory

• Summer after first year
• Geological Exploration all over the Yukon

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Elk Valley Coal Hinton, Alberta
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UNIDO Zimbabwe
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Norwest New Mexico Ft. Mac

• Slope stability work in New Mexico
• Drilling program in Ft. McMurray

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4th Year Field Trip

• 2004 Las Vegas
• 2005 Brazil
• 2006 Poland
• 2007 CHINA!!

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When I Graduate

• Great work experience
• Strong financial position
• Lots of job offers
• Many different opportunities
• Much more travel . . .