Economic geologyEconomic geology is concerned with earth materials that can be used for economic and industrial purposes. These materials include precious and base metals, nonmetallic minerals and construction-grade stone. Economic geology is a subdiscipline of the geosciences; according to Lindgren (1933) it is “the application of geology”. Today, it may be called the scientific study of the Earth's sources of mineral raw materials and the practical application of the acquired knowledge.
Ingénierie environnementaleL'ingénierie environnementale est la branche de l'ingénierie qui étudie les problèmes de la planète de forme scientifique et intégrée, considérant ses dimensions scientifiques: chimiques, physiques, écologiques, biologiques, géologiques, sociales, économiques et technologiques, avec l'objectif de promouvoir un développement durable.
Geological engineeringGeological engineering is a discipline of engineering concerned with the application of geological science and engineering principles to fields, such as civil engineering, mining, environmental engineering, and forestry, among others. The work of geological engineers often directs or supports the work of other engineering disciplines such as assessing the suitability of locations for civil engineering, environmental engineering, mining operations, and oil and gas projects by conducting geological, geoenvironmental, geophysical, and geotechnical studies.
Underground hard-rock miningUnderground hard-rock mining refers to various underground mining techniques used to excavate "hard" minerals, usually those containing metals, such as ore containing gold, silver, iron, copper, zinc, nickel, tin, and lead. It also involves the same techniques used to excavate ores of gems, such as diamonds and rubies. Soft-rock mining refers to the excavation of softer minerals, such as salt, coal, and oil sands. Accessing underground ore can be achieved via a decline (ramp), inclined vertical shaft or adit.
Génie pétrolierthumb|Étudiants en génie pétrolier en stage sur une plate-forme pétrolière. Le génie pétrolier est une branche de l’ingénierie consacrée à la production des hydrocarbures, que ce soit à partir du pétrole brut ou du gaz naturel. Le travail de forage et de pompage proprement dit constitue la branche « amont » des industries gazière et pétrolière : il s'agit de la recherche et de l'extraction des hydrocarbures. Le raffinage et la distribution constituent, eux, la branche « aval ».
Bachelor of EngineeringA Bachelor of Engineering (BE or BEngg) or a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSc (Engg) or BSE) is an undergraduate academic degree awarded to a student after three to five years of studying engineering at an accredited college or university. In the United Kingdom, a Bachelor of Engineering degree will be accredited by one of the Engineering Council's professional engineering institutions as suitable for registration as an incorporated engineer or chartered engineer with further study to masters level.
Engineering geologyEngineering geology is the application of geology to engineering study for the purpose of assuring that the geological factors regarding the location, design, construction, operation and maintenance of engineering works are recognized and accounted for. Engineering geologists provide geological and geotechnical recommendations, analysis, and design associated with human development and various types of structures.
Bachelor of Applied ScienceA Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS or BASc) is an undergraduate academic degree of applied sciences. In Canada, the Netherlands and other places the Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) is equivalent to the Bachelor of Engineering, and is classified as a professional degree. In Australia and New Zealand this degree is awarded in various fields of study and is considered a highly specialized professional degree.
GéologueUn géologue est une personne ayant obtenu un diplôme universitaire en géologie, ou effectuant professionnellement des recherches dans ce domaine, consistant à étudier toutes les caractéristiques des couches internes du globe terrestre (lithosphère) en interaction avec ses couches externes (atmosphère, hydrosphère, biosphère). Un géologue peut notamment se spécialiser en : pétrographie minéralogie cristallographie sédimentologie stratigraphie géologie structurale (dont la tectonique) géochimie planétologie paléontologie magmatologie volcanologie géophysique (sismologie, .
Lixiviation in situvignette|Site pilote de lixiviation in situ pour la mine d'uranium de Honeymoon en Australie. La lixiviation in situ (ISL) ou l'extraction par dissolution est une technique de lixiviation employée dans l’industrie minière pour extraire certains métaux (cuivre, uranium...) des minerais présents dans un gisement. Elle consiste à injecter lentement une solution (généralement une solution acide telle que l'acide sulfurique) à travers un minerai par le biais d'un premier forage, puis quelques mois plus tard, les produits dissous par cette solution sont pompés à la surface grâce à un deuxième forage.
