Mineral Treatment and Recovery Course
Gain expertise in mineral treatment and recovery for porphyry copper-gold mines. Master comminution, flotation processes, pulp chemistry, mass balance analysis, and troubleshooting techniques to enhance recovery rates, stabilise concentrate grades, and improve on-site metallurgical results. This course equips you with practical strategies to optimise plant performance and achieve measurable gains in efficiency.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides hands-on techniques to improve copper-gold recovery and maintain stable concentrate quality. Key topics include ore mineralogy analysis, grinding and particle size management, core flotation principles, reagent choices, pulp chemistry, water quality effects, and process monitoring. You'll learn systematic troubleshooting, mass balance methods, and focused plant tests for rapid performance upgrades.
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Develop skills
- Ore characterisation: use quick lab techniques to analyse Cu-Au mineralogy for better design.
- Flotation optimisation: fine-tune reagents, air rate, and froth depth to improve copper-gold recovery.
- Grinding optimisation: control P80 and classification for optimal liberation and energy efficiency.
- Troubleshoot recovery losses: identify issues with mass balance and statistical process control methods.
- Manage water and pulp chemistry: control pH, ions, and redox potential for consistent high-grade concentrates.
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