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Nordic Mining School

Anders SandAssistant Professor / Programme Coordinator

Lule University of Technology

A Cross-Border Education Initiative

GeoNor, Jan 31-Feb 1 2013, Mo i Rana, Norway


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Fennoscandian mining region

- Partly a joint labour market

- Northern Finland and Swedenforemost mining region in EuropeFinland + Sweden

- 89% of iron ore production

- 77% of gold production

- 40% of lead production

- ... (2008 statistics, EU-27)

- Lule University of Technologyand University of Oulu dominatinginstitutions for mining-relatededucation in Sweden and Finland

MOTIVATION


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CurrentNordic MiningSchool

Sweden

Finland

New Masters Programmeon Raw Materials

New Nordic MiningSchool

Sweden

Finland

Norway

Denmark/ Greenland

Iceland

PRESENTATION OUTLINEExisting cooperation on mining-related education between Finland

and Sweden: Nordic Mining School

New initiative: Expanding the cooperation to a pan-NordicMasters Programme on Raw Materials


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Interreg IV A Nord region

Started in July 2008, resulting from a joint initiative between Lule University

of Technology and University of Oulu.

Operational since autumn 2009

Funded by the EU, Interreg IV A North

Joint professorship established in 2010,

Prof. Timo Lindborg (Mineral Entrepreneurship)

Joint course list covering the full value chain,

offered at masters level, in English:Exploration and Environmental Geosciences

Mining Engineering

Mineral Processing

Process Engineering

Process Metallurgy

Environmental Technology

Mineral Entrepreneurship

NORDIC MINING SCHOOL

LULEOULU


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Bring students at masters level in both universities together

achieve a critical mass

Expand course offer to students, both by allowing them to take

courses at the other university and by offering specific Nordic

Mining School courses

Form a joint interregional education environment and stimulate

cross-border mobility

Strengthen research and education cooperation in exploration and

environmental engineering, mining, mineral processing, metallurgyand process engineering

Become an attractive and internationally recognised partner in

research and education related to the above-mentioned fields

OBJECTIVES


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THE STUDENT PERSPECTIVE

Students enrol in a relevant masters

programme at either of the universities

Can then take part in courses offered by

NMS at either of the member universities

Can spend 6-12 months on exchange atthe other university

NMS offers financial support for travel and

accommodation, as well as help with practical

arrangements

Will after accumulating at least 30 ECTS at

the non-home university, qualify for a

Nordic Mining School double degree

Double-degree thesis co-supervised and

co-instructed from both universities


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NORDIC MINING SCHOOLACHIEVEMENTS

Nordic Mining School in figures *

Students on courses 48 (average p.a.)

Students on exchange 1-2 (average p.a.)

Completed double degrees 0 (2-3 planned **)

Courses on NMS curriculum 77

Joint professorships 1Supported PhD projects 1

* Based on the July-December 2012 status report

** Double degree agreement was signed in December 2011


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Current

Nordic Mining School

SwedenFinland

New Masters Programme onRaw Materials

New Nordic Mining School

Sweden

Finland

Norway

Denmark/ Greenland

Iceland

A GLIMPSE INTO THE FUTURE


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The new Nordic Mining School a truly Pan-Nordic Masters Programme on Raw Materials

Partner universities

Lule University of Technology Sweden

University of Oulu Finland

Technical University of Denmark Denmark

Rstofskolen i Sisimiut Greenland

NTNU, Trondheim Norway

University of Troms Norway

University of Iceland Iceland


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All parties have expressed optimism and foresee good potential for

synergistic effects

Indications that the programme can aid also in satisfying societal needsLack of skilled labour in industry, local universities dont have

capacity to satisfy regional demand forecastsIndividual universities often unable to offer education covering the

full value chain of the mining sector

The new programme can ideally facilitate the mobility needed to better

satisfy labour demand where there are shortages, as well as improve

the overall quality of education

Further added value may include joint planning and execution of

courses, joint research projects, etc.

INITIAL EXPERIENCES FROM START-UP MEETING


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PROGRESS PLANFunding decision for planning of the programme in Nov 2012 (1MDkr by the

Nordic Council of Ministers)

Planning of the programme during 2013

Identification of key competences of each member institution

Coordination of interests of each member institution

Establishment of study tracks within

Geosciences

Engineering

Crossover (combined geo+engineering studies)

Preparation and signing of double degree agreements, practicalities ofprogramme administration, student exchanges, etc.

Official startup, first student admissions expected earliest in autumn 2014

Long-term funding of the Masters programme is still open


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CHALLENGESVertical and horizontal commitment in all member institutions

Degree-structure, legal framework and university regulations, limitations

Establishing efficient administrative procedures

Increase awareness and market the programme

Reaching prospective external studentsInternal marketing at each member university

Industry and decision-makers

Tuition fees: non-European students will likely not favour Nordic educational

institutions. Can this programme be made sufficiently attractive to these

students?Ensure students have good experiences!


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Beneficial cooperation that offers advantages for all parties, including

students

Strengthens the role of Northern Europe as a centre for education and

research in geosciences, mining, mineral processing and metallurgy

Strong education and research environment in the most active mining

region in Europe is important for competence accumulation and

knowledge retention

Strong potential for synergistic inter-university cooperation:

Joint planning of courses, teacher exchange and distant learningCommon applications and projects

Access to otherpartners contact networks (both to companies &

academia)

CONCLUSIONS


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For more information contact:

Dr. Anders SandLule University of Technology

phone +46 920 49 1313mobile +46 70 284 [email protected]


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ADDITIONAL SLIDES


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BACKGROUND

FACTS &FIGURES *

Lule University ofTechnology

University of Oulu

Students 17.000 16.000

StaffProfessors

Teachers & researchers

Others

1.600180

860

560

2.900228

1.450

1.100

Exchange

students

600 400

BSc and MSc-level

degrees p.a.

1.400 2.500

DSc degrees p.a. 69 182

Turnover (M) 175 230

* Based on 2011 annual reports of LTU and UO


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Lule University of technologyMinerals and Metal lurgical Engineering

Mineral processing

Simulation of mineral processing

Surface and colloid chemistry

Hydro-metallurgy

High-temperature materials

Steel metallurgy

Non-ferrous metallurgy Instrumental analysis

Deformation and fracture

Materials technology and materials selection

Composite materials

Material and eco design

Process analysis

Senior Design Project in process metallurgy

Chemical reaction engineering I

Physical chemistry

Explorat ion and Environm ental Geosciences

Economic geology

Freshwater geochemistry

Exploration and environmental geophysics

Mine waste

Isotope geochemistry

Sampling and analysis of geomaterials

Ore genetic models

Quantitative interpretation of geophysical data Mining geology

Geohydrology

Environmental geochemistry

Geochemical modelling

GIS, CAD and image processing

Quaternary environments

Geochemical exploration

Geostatistics and environmental monitoring

Mining and Geotechnical Engineering

Rock engineering

Fundamentals of rock mechanics

Environmental geotechnics

Design of rock constructions

Production planning

Road and railroad engineering

Applied blasting Mining Economy and Risk Evaluation

Mine Automation

Dam II, Dam and Dam Safety

Production Equipment Management

Simulation Methods

Operation and Maintenance

Soil mechanics, continuation course

Mining Economy and Risk


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University of OuluGeoscience

Mining geology

Ore geology

Technical mineralogy

Practical course in fluid inclusion

Geology of basic layered intrusions

Geology of carbonatites, alkaline rocks and

kimberlites Regional ore geology

LA-ICP-MSanalytics

Practical course in mineral chemistry

Mineralogical instrumental analytics

Water and Enviro nm ental Engineering

Groundwater Engineering

Geoenvironmental Engineering

Hydrological Processes Modelling in Geoenvironmental Engineering

Advanced Geoenvironmental Engineering

Environmental Impact Assessment

Environmental Legislation

Waste Management of Industry and Communities

Water Supply Networks

Field Measurements in Environmental Engineering

Water and Wastewater Treatment

Chemical Processes in Water and Wastewater Engineering

Hydraulics for Environmental Engineering

Foundation Engineering

Mine Tailings Engineering

Process and Environm ental Engineering Basics of Biotechnology

Bioreactor Technology

Applied Microbiology

Environmental and Process Catalysis

Industrial Ecology

Research Methodology

Thermodynamics of Hydrometallurgical Solutions

Oxidation and Reduction in Pyrometallurgy

Process Control Engineering I Process Optimization

Digital Control Theory

Fault Diagnosis and Process Performance Analysis


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Course in Mineral Entrepreneurship:Financing and Project Evaluation of Mining Project

Preliminary dates

Lectures:Friday 9/4 from 9 to 12 in OuluTuesday 15/4 from 9 to 12 in OuluTuesday 25/4 from 9 to 12 in LuleThursday 13/5 from 9 to 12 in LuleTuesday 14/5 from 9 to 12 in Oulu

Exercises:Tuesday 25/4 from 13 to 16 in LuleThursday 13/5 from 13 to 16 in Lule

Lecturer: Professor Timo Lindborg

Scope: 3.5 ECTS

The course is held in English

Lectures in Oulu will be broadcast in Lule by

videolink

Are you interested?For questions or course registration,

contact [email protected]

Registration deadline: March 15th

Objective: The course will familiarize the student with the concepts of f inancial and project evaluation of a mining project andprovide a guide to understanding the main factors involved in financing of mining projects through equity and debt.

Learning outcomes:After completion of the course the student is able to understand how to finance a mining project; he/shewill be able to describe the requirements of venture capital financing and other type of financing, the sources of mining financing

and how to seek financing; the sources of financing and he/she understands the importance of cash flow, NPV and IRR

calculations. The student will understand the parameters impacting the value of a mining project. The student will be able to

prepare a simple valuation model of exploration properties and companies.

This course is organised within the Nordic Mining School (NMS) agreement between Lule University of Technology, Sweden

and the University of Oulu, Finland.
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]


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Started in July 2008 - current financing ends December 2013

Joint education initiative between:Lule University of Technology, Sweden

University of Oulu, Finland

Enable students to take mining-related courses at the other university, go on

6-12 months of funded exchange and complete a LTU/UO double mastersdegree

EXISTING NORDIC MINING SCHOOL

NORDIC MASTERS PROGRAMME ON RAW MATERIALSNEW NORDIC MINING SCHOOL

Estimated operational startup in 2014

Planning recently started. First meeting held on Iceland, January 17-18th

Expansion of the existing NMS concept to include all Nordic countries,

including Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Iceland and Greenland


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