Department of Metallurgical and Minerals Engineering

Metallurgical Engineering is it your best choice?

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Income & Opportunity

Virtually 100% graduate employment
Among Curtins (& Australias) highest paid graduates $80 - $110,000 on graduation $150 - $250,000 during career $250 - $700,000 for executives Rapid promotion if capable
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Australias Mining Industry is Crucial to Australias Economy

~$138 billion export income per annum >50% of Australias total goods and services
World No 1 - lead, bauxite, alumina, diamonds, ilmenite, rutile, zircon, tantalum World No 2 - uranium, zinc World No 3 - iron ore, lignite, silver, manganese, gold, nickel World No 4 - black coal, copper World No 5 - aluminium
Metallurgical engineers are essential in maintaining and improving these outcomes and thus, crucial to Australias economic well-being!
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What do Metallurgical Engineers do?

A metallurgical engineer uses knowledge of scientific and engineering principles to extract valuable metals or minerals from rocks.
There are many different career paths available. Among them are: Plan, design, manage & operate metallurgical plants; Design, manufacture & supply metallurgical equipment; Company management; Consultant to metallurgical industry; Consultant to banks and other financial institutions; Teaching, research & development

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As a student Scholarships, Prizes & Bursaries

In addition to Curtin-wide scholarships, there are numerous industry-sponsored scholarships that are available only to either metallurgical engineering or mining engineering students. Some of the sponsors are as follows:

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As a student Paid Holiday Work Experience Learn and Earn

Available during end of year university holidays (December February) Industry work experience enhances employability & career readiness Students typically earn $1000 per week

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As a student Field Trips are Important Part of the Course

as they enhance exposure to professional practice.

MMG Golden Grove, WA BHP Billiton, Mt Keith, WA Trimet, Hamburg, Germany

Harjavalta, Finland

Saskatoon, Canada

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Overseas Work & Travel Opportunities

Example of Mine and Plant Locations

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For further information

Don Ibana D.Ibana@curtin.edu.au 9088 6186 Caryse Marr caryse.marr@curtin.edu.au 9088 6165

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