Scope of the mine

• Advises on the scope of mine support facilities and through this also the estimated mine operating costs. Will mainly assist but also decide and select mine equipment and surely determine the fleet size and replacement schedules. Plans and directs the engineering aspects of locating and extracting minerals from the earth.  

Recovery

• Verifies recovery process.  Consults with other engineers on the design, selection and provision of machines, facilities and systems for mining, infrastructure such as access roads, water and power supplies, and protection or restoration of the environment.

Operating capital

• Estimates capital and operating viability.  Prepares operation and project estimates and controls expenditure when mines come into production.  Participates in negotiation for purchase or investment of new or existing mines.

Environment

• Analyzes environmental sensitivities such as process being used, waste, chemicals, environmental/cultural, geo-political sensitivities.

Resources

• Ensures the availability of operating resources i.e. people, supplies and equipment.  Includes planning and coordinating the utilization of labor and equipment consistent with efficiency, statutory, safety and environmental conditions.

Reports

• Analyses and compiles monthly and yearly statistical production reports for Management’s review, comment and information.

HSE

• Assists in ensuring adherence to the company's Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) programs, policies and procedures.  Monitors and audits activities, providing guidance and measures to alleviate unsafe or damaging work practices.  Investigates and provides recommendations or responses to incidents in the assigned work area.  Ensures that contractors working under his control are fully briefed on the company's HSE regulations.
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