Extractive Metallurgy Course
Gain expertise in the complete copper production process, from ore characterisation and size reduction through flotation, smelting, converting, refining, and impurity control. Develop practical skills to optimise plant efficiency, ensure high recovery rates, and comply with rigorous environmental regulations and product specifications.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course offers a comprehensive overview of copper extraction from polymetallic sulfide ores in Andean deposits. Learners explore ore analysis, grinding, flotation, smelting, converting, refining, impurity management, mass balances, tailings handling, gas treatment, and concentrate transport to enhance operations while adhering to environmental and quality standards.
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Develop skills
- Optimise copper smelting by controlling matte, slag, and SO2 for efficient recovery and low emissions.
- Enhance flotation performance through reagent adjustment and circuit tuning for superior copper grade and yield.
- Analyse ore properties including assays, mineralogy, and particle size distribution to inform process design.
- Master mass balancing and impurity tracking for copper, iron, arsenic, ensuring emission compliance.
- Apply electrorefining techniques to operate cells effectively, control impurities, and achieve 99.99% pure cathodes.
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