Mining Engineering

Extracts minerals (ores, coal, etc.) from the earth's interior, and designs and builds mines and open pits.

Main Directions and Specializations

Designs, plans, and manages the process of extracting ore, coal, or construction materials from open-pit mines (quarries).

Carries out all spatial and geometric measurements required for the accurate design and safe conduct of mining operations, both underground and on the surface.

Future of the Profession

The main goal is to make mining safe and environmentally clean.

Where to Study in Kazakhstan

Satbayev University (Kazakh National Research Technical University)
University
Karaganda Higher Polytechnic College
College
Foundations of Modern Mining Courses on Coursera platform
Online Course

Key Indicators

Average Salary in Kazakhstan

from 250,000 to 700,000 KZT

Demand

High demand due to the continuous development of the industry.

Entry Threshold

from 6 months to 1.5 years (college or courses)

General Required Skills

Teamwork skills
Analytical thinking
Technical proficiency
Decision-making in uncertain conditions

Sub-professions

Mining engineering is a profession related to the development and utilization of mineral resources. Specialists in this field are involved in planning and coordinating work at mining enterprises. They are also responsible for managing the financial health of the company using modern programs and technologies.

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Geospatial digital engineering deals with creating and managing digital maps, geographic information systems, and tools for spatial data analysis. In Kazakhstan, this profession is in demand in various fields, including surveying, mining, urban planning, and more.

Metallurgy and Mineral Processing is the industry dedicated to the processing of metallic ores and other minerals to obtain metals and alloys. One key aspect of this profession is managing the financial health of a company using modern software.

Chemical and Biochemical Engineering deals with solving problems related to the production of chemical substances, biotechnological products, and managing companies' financial health using modern programs.

Environmental Engineering is a field where professionals ensure the balanced use of resources and minimize the negative impact on the environment. They develop projects to assess and reduce the ecological footprint of companies, utilizing modern technologies and tools to manage the financial health of the company.