Extractive Metallurgy Course
This course delivers practical insights into the complete copper production process, from ore characterisation and comminution through flotation, smelting, converting, refining, and impurity control. Develop essential extractive metallurgy skills to optimise operations, improve recovery rates, and comply with stringent environmental regulations and product specifications.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain a comprehensive overview of copper production from polymetallic sulphide ores in Andean deposits. Cover ore characterisation, comminution, flotation, smelting, converting, refining, impurity management, mass balances, tailings handling, gas treatment, and concentrate logistics to enhance plant efficiency while adhering to environmental and quality standards.
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Develop skills
- Optimise copper smelting by managing matte, slag, and SO2 for high recovery and low emissions.
- Enhance flotation performance through reagent selection and circuit adjustments for superior Cu grade and recovery.
- Analyse ore assays, mineralogy, and particle size distribution to inform effective circuit design.
- Conduct mass balances and control impurities like Cu, Fe, and As to meet emission limits.
- Operate electrorefining cells proficiently, handling impurities to achieve 99.99% pure cathodes.
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