Mining

What is mining engineering?

Mining engineering is the design, supervision and management of open cut and underground coal, mineral and metal mines and their associated infrastructure. Mining and mining engineering have been an integral part of Australia’s economy for the best part of a century.

Mining is still one of the country’s leading wealth producers and mining engineers are needed not just in Australia but in many other parts of the world. Good mining engineers are always in demand.

Want more information on mining engineering? Visit the Engineers Australia website.

Career options

Mining engineers design, construct and manage mining projects and the associated infrastructure. Many career opportunities exist in Australia and internationally. Typical areas of expertise include open-cut and underground hard-rock mining, mine management, drilling, blasting, planning and environmental planning.

Salaries for those working in the mining area are usually well above that for most other professionals and the opportunities for travel are excellent.