Jeff Boisvert, PhD, PEng
Fall Term 2025 (1930)
MIN E 402 - Mine Design Project I
3 units (fi 8)(FIRST, 1-1S-6)
First phase of a dynamic scenario-based mine feasibility study from exploration through operations to final mine closure plan. Includes preparation of a geological model, calculation of resources, generation of focused technical reports, community consultation and economic reports. Identify and compare conceptual mining methods for consideration in Mine Design Project II (see MIN E 403). Prepare regular team reports and presentations. Present findings during a half-day final industry seminar. Weekly seminars with instructor and industry experts. Corequisites: MIN E 413 and MIN E 414. Note: Restricted to fourth-year traditional and fifth-year co-op engineering students.
LECTURE A1 (50493)
2025-09-02 - 2025-12-08
T 13:00 - 13:50
LAB D1 (50494)
2025-09-02 - 2025-12-08
MW 14:00 - 16:50
SEMINAR E01 (50692)
2025-09-02 - 2025-12-08
01:00 - 01:00
Winter Term 2026 (1940)
MIN E 422 - Environmental Impact of Mining Activities
2 units (fi 5)(SECOND, 2-1S-0)
Environmental impact of mining projects and activities. Topics include: environmental impact assessment (EIA) processes, sustainable development, mine closure, reclamation planning, social responsibility of mining, regulations, guidelines, surface subsidence, tailings disposal, erosion and acid rock drainage. Corequisite: MIN E 413.
LECTURE B1 (81824)
2026-01-05 - 2026-04-10
WF 12:00 - 12:50
SEMINAR J11 (81825)
2026-01-05 - 2026-04-10
M 12:00 - 12:50