Mineral

Mineral engineers are involved in the exploration, evaluation, development, extraction, processing and conservation of minerals like salt gypsum and sulfur. Mineral engineers also work to transform low-value, impure raw materials into commercially valuable products.

Examples: 

Mineral engineers can:

  • Prospect potential mineral sources.
  • Evaluate the best way to extract mineral resources from a specific site.
  • Coordinate laboratory analysis and testing of mineral samples.
In your community: 

In on-going land claim negotiations, mineral rights will be a key issue. As a mineral engineer your expertise would be helpful in making sure your community leaders have all the information required to make well informed decisions regarding these resources.

Aptitude: 

If you like...

  • Problem solving
  • Being creative
  • Exploring the earth
  • Making new discoveries
  • Helping the environment

...you might enjoy Civil Engineering

Universities: 

If you want to study Mineral Engineering you can go to the following universities:

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