Extractive Metallurgy Course
Gain mastery over the complete copper production process, from ore characterisation and size reduction through flotation, smelting, converting, refining, and waste management. Develop practical skills to optimise plant efficiency, control impurities, and adhere to rigorous environmental and product quality requirements in extractive metallurgy.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides a hands-on overview of copper extraction from polymetallic sulphide ores in Andean deposits. Learn ore analysis, grinding, flotation, smelting, converting, refining, impurity management, mass balances, tailings handling, gas treatment, and concentrate transport to enhance operations while achieving environmental compliance and quality standards.
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Develop skills
- Optimise copper smelting by managing matte, slag, and SO2 for efficient recovery and low emissions.
- Enhance flotation performance with reagent adjustments and circuit tweaks for better copper grade and yield.
- Analyse ore through assays, mineralogy, and particle size data to inform processing designs.
- Conduct mass balances and control impurities like Fe and As to comply with emission limits.
- Operate electrorefining cells effectively, handling impurities to produce 99.99% pure copper cathodes.
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