Copper Metallurgy Course
This course covers the entire copper production chain, from ore mineralogy and flotation to smelting, converting, fire refining, and electrorefining. Participants learn to design optimized flowsheets, perform mass balances, control impurities like arsenic and sulfur, handle slag and off-gases, compare pyrometallurgical and hydrometallurgical routes, and achieve high recovery, low emissions, and high-quality saleable cathodes in an environmentally sound manner.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain a complete overview of copper production from ore processing through mineralogy, grinding, flotation, smelting, converting, refining, and electrorefining. Master flowsheet design, mass balancing, impurity management for As and S, slag and gas handling, pyromet versus hydromet methods, ensuring top recovery rates, minimal emissions, and premium cathode output.
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Develop skills
- Design integrated copper flowsheets covering crushing, grinding, flotation, and smelting.
- Optimize chalcopyrite flotation by adjusting reagents, pH levels, and circuit setups.
- Manage smelting and converting processes for optimal matte grade, reduced slag losses, and effective SO2 capture.
- Conduct accurate copper mass balances to determine recoveries, blister production, and impurity distributions.
- Enhance electrorefining operations to produce 99.99% pure copper with precise impurity control.
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