Employer Name

Rio Tinto

Category

Nature, Environment and Agriculture

Course Requirements

This is a virtual work experience module. Virtual work experience refers to structured programs or opportunities that simulate real-world work environments and tasks, but are conducted entirely online or remotely. These experiences are designed to provide participants with insights into various industries, professions, or roles, allowing them to gain practical skills, industry knowledge, and professional networks without the need for physical presence in a traditional workplace setting.

Course Description

Students are working as a mining engineer in a mining team. The mine has recently made a major investment purchasing a new mining excavator, and students need to investigate if the mine needs to also invest in buying new trucks, too. Students are asked to investigate the production rate of the excavator, and assess how well the mine’s existing truck fleet matches the new excavator.

Students are guided through basic math concepts that are directly applicable to mining engineering; allowing students to look at factors like average bucket weight, loading time, automated truck speed and processing speeds.

Course Curriculum

1 Your Role
Preview 3 Min


1 The Brief: A New Excavator
4 Min


1 Assess The Current Truck Fleet
5 Min


2 Match The Haul Trucks To The Excavator
4 Min


3 Determine The Bucket Capacity
5 Min


4 Make Decisions Using Data
6 Min


5 Make Business Recommendations


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Employer

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and metals company, operating across five continents. With a rich history spanning over 140 years, Rio Tinto is renowned for its expertise in discovering, mining, and processing the earth's mineral resources responsibly and sustainably.


Rio Tinto offers exciting opportunities for students to explore diverse roles within our global mining and metals operations. As a leading industry player with over 140 years of experience, Rio Tinto provides students with hands-on learning experiences across various disciplines, including engineering, geology, environmental science, finance, and technology. Whether you're interested in developing cutting-edge mining technologies, conducting environmental impact assessments, or optimizing production processes, there's a role for you at Rio Tinto. Through internships, co-op programs, and graduate opportunities, students gain invaluable insights into the complexities of the mining industry while contributing to real-world projects that shape the future of resource development. Join us at Rio Tinto and unleash your potential to make a meaningful impact on a global scale.


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