Extractive Metallurgy Course
Gain expertise in the entire copper production process, from ore characterization and grinding through flotation, smelting, converting, impurity control, and electrorefining. Develop hands-on skills in extractive metallurgy to improve plant efficiency, ensure environmental standards, and deliver superior product quality in challenging mining environments.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides a complete practical overview of copper extraction from polymetallic sulfide ores in Andean deposits. Learners will study 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 high product quality.
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Develop skills
- Copper smelting control: optimise matte, slag, and SO2 production for efficient, clean recovery.
- Flotation optimisation: adjust reagents and circuits quickly for better copper grade and recovery.
- Ore characterisation: analyse assays, mineralogy, and particle size for effective process design.
- Mass balance and impurity control: monitor copper, iron, arsenic levels to comply with emission limits.
- Electrorefining operations: manage cells, control impurities, and achieve 99.99% pure cathodes.
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