Haoyuan Xue

Developed and upgrade daily tailings advancement and status maps, as well as dozer deployment plans using MicroStation, supporting short-term operational planning and production targets Monitored beach slopes, pond elevations, and hazard zones across active tailings areas to ensure compliance with AER regulations and uphold safe operating conditions Performed quantitative analysis of tailings transfer volumes and elevation changes using regression modeling, contributing to optimized filter sand placement and improved deposition efficiency

Mining Engineering Co-op Student (Mine and Tailings student) - Syncrude Aurora North, Suncor Energy - Fort McMurray, Alberta

(2025-01 - 2025-08)

• Developed and upgrade daily tailings advancement and status maps, as well as dozer deployment plans using MicroStation, supporting short-term operational planning and production targets
• Monitored beach slopes, pond elevations, and hazard zones across active tailings areas to ensure compliance with AER regulations and uphold safe operating conditions
• Performed quantitative analysis of tailings transfer volumes and elevation changes using regression modeling, contributing to optimized filter sand placement and improved deposition efficiency
• Conducted regular field inspections and collaborated closely with operations personnel to identify, assess, and mitigate environmental and geotechnical risks
• Executed tailings sampling programs and coordinated with laboratory teams to validate fines content, supporting accurate material balance and operational decision-making

Mineral Processing Research assistant, Co-op Student - Mineral Processing Lab, McGill University - Montreal, Quebec

(2024-05 - 2024-08)

• Prepared Cu–Ni sulfide ore (Voisey's Bay) samples via crushing and milling, achieving target particle size distribution and mineral liberation
• Optimized multi-gravity separation by adjusting drum speed, wash water flow, and feed rate to improve recovery efficiency based on density and centrifugal separation principles
• Evaluated performance using particle size analysis, XRD, and copper grade recovery, applying statistical analysis to assess reproduction
• Interpreted results to link operating parameters with separation efficiency and support data-driven process optimization
• Produced a technical report summarizing comminution behavior, separation performance, and key optimization insights

Course Assistant, Mine Surveying - McGill University - Montreal, Quebec

(2026-05 - 2026-05)

• Leading small-group instruction for a cohort of 40 students, delivering hands-on training in AutoCAD drafting and mine surveying techniques
• Supporting setup, calibration, and troubleshooting of surveying equipment to ensure accurate field data collection
• Serving as the primary technical resource for the full class, resolving questions related to surveying methods, data accuracy, and software usage
• Reinforcing best practices in field operations and surveying workflows, strengthening student's practical competency and grading student's work

Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) - Mining Engineering - McGill University (2021-09 - 2026-08)