Sustainable mining industry – College of Petroleum and Mining Engineering

"Sustainable mining industry – College of Petroleum and Mining Engineering Skip to content E-Systems Academic Staff Alumni AR E-Systems Academic Staff Alumni AR College of Petroleum and Mining Engineering Search for: Toggle Navigation Home About Dean’s Speech Our College in Brief Vision, Mission and Objectives College Board College Structure Previous Deans Departments Petroleum and Refining Engineering Dept. Petroleum Reservoir Engineering Dept. Mining Engineering Dept. Contact Us University of Mosul Search for: College of Petroleum and Mining Engineering 20 April، 2026 Sustainable mining industry Under the patronage of the President of the University of Mosul, Professor Dr. Waheed Mahmoud Al-Ibrahimi, and under the supervision of the Dean of the College of Petroleum and Mining Engineering, Assistant Professor Dr. Ma’an Hassan Abdullah, the Department of Mining Engineering at the College of Petroleum and Mining Engineering / University of Mosul held its third scientific symposium on Sunday, April 19, 2026, entitled: “Investment and Sustainable Development of the Mining Sector in Nineveh Governorate,” with broad participation from academics, researchers, and representatives of government institutions and the industrial sector. The first session included a presentation of an applied study evaluating the suitability of rocks from the Fatha Formation for use in ordinary Portland cement production. The results showed that the limestone, clay, and gypsum rocks in the Badush area possess chemical and mineral compositions consistent with Iraqi standard specifications, confirming their potential for efficient investment in supporting the national cement industry. Another lecture addressed the sustainability of the Tigris River in the city of Mosul, highlighting environmental risks resulting from the unregulated exploitation of gravel and sand quarries. It demonstrated that extraction rates exceed natural sedimentation levels, threatening the river’s environmental and hydrological balance, and impacting infrastructure and biodiversity. In the second session, a specialized lecture titled “The Role and Impact of Minerals on Crude Oil and Its Derivatives” explained that the presence of certain metallic elements, such as vanadium and nickel, even in small quantities, poses significant challenges in refining processes by poisoning catalysts and increasing corrosion within industrial units, in addition to negatively affecting the quality of petroleum products. The lecture also discussed the impact of sulfur in crude oil, noting that high sulfur content reduces oil quality, increases processing costs, and leads to environmental harm due to the emission of polluting gases. It further highlighted the importance of quality indicators such as density, specific gravity, and API gravity, and their role in classifying oil into light, medium, and heavy categories, which directly affects its economic value and ease of refining. These scientific contributions reflect the symposium’s direction toward strengthening integration between the mining and petroleum sectors through a better understanding of how mineral properties influence the quality of hydrocarbon resources, thereby improving efficiency, reducing costs, and minimizing environmental impacts. At the conclusion of the symposium, participants emphasized the importance of utilizing these scientific findings to support sustainable investment policies, promote the use of modern technologies, and develop legislative and regulatory frameworks to achieve a balance between economic development and environmental preservation in Nineveh Governorate. Previous College Council Meeting Next From Refining to Industrial Integration Share Share Latest News Publication of a Scientific Research Paper in a Prestigious International Journal 23/04/2026 | 46 | Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights: Between Advancement and Violation 21/04/2026 | 55 | College Council Meeting 20/04/2026 | 39 | Sustainable mining industry 20/04/2026 | 43 | From Refining to Industrial Integration 16/04/2026 | 46 | More News More News About the University University Administration University Overview University Strategy Organizational Structure University Statistics Mosul City Campus Campus Grounds Libraries Sports Facilities Guest House IELTS Test Center Primary Healthcare Center Other Websites Computer Center Continuing Education Center Scholarships and Cultural Relations External Links Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research Ur Portal University Address Al Majmoaa Street Postal Code : 41002 Mosul – Iraq Contact Us All Rights Reserved for University of Mosul © 2026 Toggle Sliding Bar Area Page load link Search for: Home About Dean’s Speech Our College in Brief Vision, Mission and Objectives College Board College Structure Previous Deans Departments Petroleum and Refining Engineering Dept. Petroleum Reservoir Engineering Dept. Mining Engineering Dept. Contact Us University of Mosul Search for: Go to Top"