Introduction to Mining and Exploration (Live Online Training)

In this live online session, learners will be introduced to the raw materials sectors, including mining and exploration. Raw materials are vital in today’s society, and where they cannot be sourced through recycling, repurposing or changes in human materials, the invariably needed to come from the ground. 

Participants will gain a broad understanding of the exploration and mining industries, including their scale, practices, stakeholders, and importance within global supply chains. The course provides a structured overview of the raw materials lifecycle, from initial exploration and development through to extraction, closure, and beyond.

Participants will examine a diverse range of commodities such as precious metals, industrial minerals, and energy resources, and consider how projects and operations vary in scale, from small-scale artisanal activities to large multinational projects. 

Real-world case studies and examples will illustrate key concepts and link them to current industry trends, challenges, and technological advancements.

Whether you’re new to the raw materials sector, work in a related field, or simply want to better understand resource extraction and its global implications, this course offers valuable insights and foundational knowledge.

Key Topics include: 

• The scope of the exploration and mining industries and their role in global supply chains.
• Mined commodities: metals, minerals, and energy resources.
• Scales of mining: artisanal to large scale.
• Core extraction and processing methods
• The mining lifecycle: exploration, development, operations, and closure.
• Core activities and roles in the mining sector.
• The role of stakeholders, including government, investors, civil society organisations, mining and exploration companies, communities, and academia.

Certificate of completion available. 

Format & Schedule

This course takes place over 2 days, with each session lasting 3 hours 

Upcoming Sessions

January 12 & 13, 2026, 14:00 – 17:00 UK time (GMT)

March 19 & 20, 2026 | 9:00 – 12:00 UK time (GMT) 

July 14 & 15, 2026 | 13:00 – 16:00 UK time (BST/GMT+1)

Please note: All prices listed for this training course are exclusive of VAT. For customers purchasing from within the United Kingdom, VAT will be applied at checkout. The applicable tax is calculated based on the billing address provided during the purchase process.

We offer exclusive discounted rates for group bookings of five or more learners, making it easier for teams to access the training together.

This course can be offered as a tailored training, an on-demand/self-paced course or as a live in-person session upon request. If these dates don’t work for you or your team, or you’d like to discussion options, contact us via contact@satarla.com to learn more.