Extractive Metallurgy Course
4.7/5
This course covers the entire copper production process from ore characterisation through comminution, flotation, smelting, converting, refining, and impurity control. Develop hands-on skills in extractive metallurgy to optimise plant efficiency, ensure high recovery rates, and comply with rigorous environmental regulations and product specifications.

4.7 in the evaluation
from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain a comprehensive 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 adhering to environmental 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 through reagent selection and circuit adjustments for superior copper grade.
- Analyse ore properties including assays, mineralogy, and particle size for effective process design.
- Perform mass balances and control impurities like iron and arsenic to meet emission standards.
- Operate electrorefining cells effectively to achieve 99.99% pure copper cathodes.
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