Quarry & Mining Operations Management
$5500.00
CQM-09 | 5-DAY TRAINING PROGRAM
Quarry & Mining Operations Management
Program Overview
A management-oriented program covering the planning, operation, and optimization of quarry and open-pit mining operations, from resource planning through production and rehabilitation.
Target Audience
Quarry managers, mine planners, operations supervisors, and technical staff supporting production planning.
Learning Objectives
● Describe the key stages of quarry/mine planning and operation
● Apply drilling and blasting principles to optimize fragmentation
● Manage production planning, fleet allocation, and cost control
● Understand environmental and rehabilitation obligations
● Apply KPIs to monitor and improve quarry productivity
5-Day Program Outline
Day | Focus Area | Topics Covered |
1 | Quarry Planning & Resource Management | ● Geological assessment and reserve estimation basics ● Quarry design principles: benches, haul roads, and pit layout ● Life-of-quarry planning and sequencing ● Permitting and regulatory considerations |
2 | Drilling & Blasting Operations | ● Drill pattern design and hole geometry ● Explosives types and blast design fundamentals ● Fragmentation optimization and vibration/flyrock control ● Blast safety and exclusion zone management |
3 | Production Planning & Fleet Management | ● Load-and-haul cycle optimization ● Fleet sizing and equipment matching (loader-truck ratios) ● Production scheduling and shift planning ● Cost per ton analysis and productivity benchmarking |
4 | Processing, Stockpile & Product Management | ● Crushing and screening plant integration with quarry output ● Stockpile management and product quality consistency ● Dispatch and logistics coordination ● Managing production KPIs (OEE, utilization, yield) |
5 | Environmental Management & Rehabilitation | ● Environmental impacts of quarrying: dust, noise, water ● Progressive rehabilitation and closure planning ● Community and stakeholder engagement basics ● Course review, operations case study, and assessment |
