Surface Mine Environment Map (Stylized)
A stylized, isometric map of a generic open pit surface mine operation and surrounding environment. Created to portray the core characteristics of an entire surface mine operation. Includes a labeled and unlabeled version. To make any changes and/or create an entirely customized version of the above map, consult the Master Modular Isometric Surface and Underground Mine Environment Illustration linked on this site. Illustrated by Molly Putman with Geophysical Institute Design Services, University of Alaska Fairbanks.
- Date:
- 2018-03
- Primary Material Type:
- Illustration/Graphic
- Other Material Types:
- Open Textbook, Photographic Image - Instructional
- Institution:
- University of Alaska Fairbanks
- Project Name:
- Preparing the Unemployed for the Mining Sector
- Funding Source:
- TAACCCT Round 4
- Subjects:
- Surface Mine, Map, Illustration, Example, Generic, Open Pit, Mill, Layout, Environment, Heavy Machinery, Jaw Crusher, Conveyor Belt, Isometric, Minecraft, Front End Loader, Power Excavator
Industry / Occupation
- Industry Partner:
- Sumitomo Metal Mining Pogo Mine, Kinross Fort Knox Mine, Hecla Greens Creek Mine, Coeur Kensington Mine, Ucore Rare Metals Inc, State of Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Alaska Miners Association
- Industry Sector:
- Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction -- Mining (except Oil and Gas) -- Metal Ore Mining (2122)
- Occupation:
- Construction and Extraction Occupations -- Continuous Mining Machine Operators (47-5041)
Education / Instructional Information
- Instructional Program:
- Construction Trades (46)
- Educational Level of Materials:
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- 1st year Community College or equivalent
- Time Required:
- 1 hour
- Interactivity Type:
- Mix of Active and Presentation.
- Quality Note:
- Illustrated to show key aspects of many mines based on surface mine safety instructor feedback.
- Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
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- Consultations during development of instructional materials
- Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
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- Expertise of Project's Instructional Designers
- Course Note:
- Mining Mill Operations Occupational Endorsement
Accessibility
Copyright / Licensing
- Copyright Owner:
- Prince William Sound College