Copper Metallurgy Course
This course delivers in-depth knowledge of the entire copper production chain, from initial ore processing through flotation and smelting to final electrorefining. Participants will learn to create optimized flowsheets, perform accurate mass balances, control critical impurities, handle byproducts effectively, and compare processing routes to achieve high efficiency, minimal environmental impact, and superior product quality meeting market standards.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain a complete overview of copper production processes, covering ore mineralogy, crushing, grinding, flotation, smelting, converting, fire refining, and electrorefining. Master flowsheet design, mass balancing, impurity management like arsenic and sulfur, slag and gas handling, pyrometallurgical versus hydrometallurgical methods, while ensuring top recovery rates, reduced emissions, and premium cathode output.
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Develop skills
- Design integrated copper flowsheets combining crushing, grinding, flotation, and smelting stages.
- Optimize chalcopyrite flotation by adjusting reagents, pH levels, and circuit setups efficiently.
- Manage smelting and converting operations to control matte quality, minimize slag losses, and capture SO2 effectively.
- Conduct precise copper mass balances to determine recoveries, blister production, and impurity distributions.
- Enhance electrorefining processes by optimizing cell parameters for 99.99% pure copper and effective impurity rejection.
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