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MINING ENGINEERS WITH GEOTECHNICAL BACKGROUND ARE HARD TO FIND Rock stability is a major challenge in deep mines This is why leading European universities and mining industry partners offer a dedicated education programme. “SafeDeepMining” gives engineers the valuable opportunity to upgrade their knowledge after some years of underground work experience to better understand and deal with the effects of rock pressure. Details & Application Montanuniversitaet Leoben, Austria [email protected] www.safedeepmining.eu The „SafeDeepMining“ programme is available in three versions: » two-year professional training course » four-week short-course » one-week tailored education modules