MODULE TITLE Mineral Property Management and Law CREDIT VALUE 15

MODULE CODE CSMM191 MODULE CONVENER Unknown

DURATION: TERM 1 2 3
DURATION: WEEKS 0 3/10 0

Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated) 25

DESCRIPTION - summary of the module content

The focus of the module is the sustainable management of land assets with a focus on mineral properties and brownfield land. This module is interdisciplinary in
nature, recommended for interdisciplinary pathways; and designed to furnish the student with research and reporting skills and with experience and awareness of
the methodologies and standards required in practice by professional bodies, such as the RICS and CICES.
This module is compulsory for RICS accreditation, and will open career pathways for students of other mineral and resource focussed programmes. It grounds the
student in the knowledge and skills that are mandated for the Professional accreditation pathways for Environmental Surveyors, Mineral Surveyors and Land
Surveyors.
ability to attend a minimum of 75% of classes and actively engage in the analysis and critique of complex materials and debate;
ability to read, analyse and comprehend complex written legal materials and complex interdisciplinary materials (i.e. advanced surveying and inspection, concepts
of valuation)
ability to clearly and independently communicate in writing a knowledge and application of legal principles and interdisciplinary materials; to critically evaluate
these; and to demonstrate the ability to communicate to both professional (i.e. commercial) and technical (i.e. research) focussed audiences.
ability to clearly and independently communicate orally a knowledge and application of legal principles and interdisciplinary materials and critically evaluate these;
ability to work independently and as a part of a group;
ability to present orally and in writing legal analysis to a professional standard.
AIMS - intentions of the module
To develop an understanding of the principles of land management concepts and issues in the development and re-development, or restoration and remediation
of, industrial and non-fuel mineral development land. The legal responsibilities and role of the Surveyor, as an appointed professional will be paramount to the
course content.
The module will introduce concepts of highest and best use of land and resources, legal aspects and definitions of land and resource ownership, and
Quantitative and qualitative evaluation and reporting of land and land condition
Mineral ownership and development
Ethics, fraud and land crime
Legal structures of ownership, transfer and conveyance, and liability
Marketing and financing issues
Communities and stakeholders, land access issues
Sustainable development principles
International frameworks and norms applicable to land tenure, investment, conservation and mineral working
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs) (see assessment section below for how ILOs will be assessed)
On successful completion of this module you should be able to :
Module Specific Skills and Knowledge
1. Demonstrate a working knowledge of philosophies of land management, to include the sustainable use of land and the economics of sustainability.
2. Demonstrate the ability to observe, record, analyse and evaluate land condition, value and worth; and formulate appropriate recommendations for land
management options and land stewardship.
3. Demonstrate the ability to structure, publish and present professional opinion in a commercial context.
Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge
4. Synthesize complex arguments based on a mix of economic indicators, site characterization and comparative market data.
5. Understanding of the legal and ethical responsibilities of the Surveyor.
6. Knowledge and experience of use of complex data sets, legacy documentation
7. Interpretation and application of legal and technical knowledge pertatining to mining operations and mineral properties.
Personal and Key Transferable / Employment Skills and Knowledge
8. Decision making in complex and dynamic situations.
9. Independent learning ability required for continuing professional development (RICS, IOM3, CEng, CICES)
10. Develop the ability to communicate complex geophysical, engineering and financial information to non-cognate audiences.
11. Understanding of the legal and ethical responsibilities of the Surveyor.

SYLLABUS PLAN - summary of the structure and academic content of the module
To be confirmed based on proscribed module structure for 2017/18. Outline:
Due diligence and pre-feasibility reporting. Assessment of investment market yields relating to risk and the current status of land markets;
Effects of supply and demand on valuation and highest/best use of land and buildings; Land condition; the Environmental Damage Regulations; Methods of
valuation, market valuation and taxation, mineral rights and severance, rights of support and ground stability issues Field trip and assignments.

LEARNING AND TEACHING

LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)
Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities 44.00 Guided Independent Study 106.00 Placement / Study Abroad 0.00

DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS

Hours of
Category study Description
time
Scheduled
Formal lectures. Guided introduction of materials and notes, open discussion and debate. Review and comment on markets, industry
learning & 36
trends and options for professional development and recruitment.
teaching activities
Scheduled
Ad-hoc research with oral presentations. Research themes include climate change and the geopolitical pressures on land ownership,
learning & 8
conservation and investment. Guided discussion and debate, with informal peer review.
teaching activities
Guided Guided Independent Study inlcuding Field Trips with guided tasks, coaching and instruction on techniques and current best practice –
independent 106 ungraded but will form foundation for assignment work and will assist with dissertation projects and preparation for research or
study professional advancement.

ASSESSMENT
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - for feedback and development purposes; does not count towards module grade
Size of Assessment (e.g. ILOs
Form of Assessment Feedback Method
 Form of Assessment Feedback Method
duration/length) Assessed
Brainstorming, informal research and discussion tasks, oral Depending on On the spot, one to one if
Varies
presentations in group Topic requested

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (% of credit)

Coursework 60 Written Exams 40 Practical Exams 0

DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT

% of Size of Assessment ILOs Feedback
Form of Assessment
Credit (e.g. duration/length) Assessed Method
Written assignment, Pre-feasibilty report on mineral property development, based on local site, field
30 12 p.p. / 3000 words 1-11 Written
work and case study
Written Assignment, Report on legal framework for a non-fuel mineral development, including mineral
30 12 p.p. / 3000 words 1-11 Written
rights, boundaries and compulsory purchase, based on local site case study and field work
Examination 40 2 hours 1-11 Written

DETAILS OF RE-ASSESSMENT (where required by referral or deferral)

Original Form of Assessment Form of Re-assessment ILOs Re-assessed Time Scale for Re-assessment
Written Assignment/Examination Varient of Written Assignment/Examination 1-11 August Ref/Def Period

RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES
As directed by DoE / UoE policy at time of re-assessment

RESOURCES
INDICATIVE LEARNING RESOURCES - The following list is offered as an indication of the type & level of
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener
Basic reading:

ELE: http://vle.exeter.ac.uk/

Web based and Electronic Resources:

The law relating to mineral working and mineral landholdings, RICS Briefing paper
Boundaries: Procedures for boundary identification, demarcation
and dispute resolution 3 rd ed. RICS Guidance Note
International Comparative Guide to Mining Law 2017, ICLG
Valuation of development land, RICS Information Paper
Form and structure of mineral option and lease, RICS Guidance Note
Other Resources:
The Mineral Estate Surveyors Handbook Vincent, Powell & Troman
Reading list for this module:
Type Author Title Edition Publisher Year ISBN Search
Set Spitz, Trudinger Mining and the Environment - from ore to metal [Library]
Set Kesler & Simon Mineral Resources, Economics and the Environment 2nd Cambridge [Library]
Set Bogusz & Sexton Complete Land Law 4th Oxford [Library]

CREDIT VALUE 15 ECTS VALUE 7.5

PRE-REQUISITE MODULES None

CO-REQUISITE MODULES None

NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) 7 AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING No

ORIGIN DATE Thursday 06 July 2017 LAST REVISION DATE Thursday 06 July 2017

KEY WORDS SEARCH Mineral, property, management, law