Extractive Metallurgy Course
This course covers the complete copper production process, from ore characterisation and size reduction through flotation, smelting, converting, refining, and impurity control. Develop hands-on skills in extractive metallurgy to optimise plant efficiency, achieve high recovery rates, and adhere to rigorous environmental regulations and product specifications.

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. Master ore analysis, grinding, flotation, smelting, converting, refining, impurity management, mass balances, tailings handling, gas treatment, and concentrate transport to enhance operations and comply with environmental and quality standards.
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Develop skills
- Optimise copper smelting by controlling matte, slag, and SO2 for efficient, clean recovery.
- Enhance flotation performance through reagent and circuit adjustments for superior Cu grade and yield.
- Analyse ore assays, mineralogy, and particle size distribution to inform processing design.
- Perform mass balances and manage impurities like Fe and As to comply with emission limits.
- Operate electrorefining cells effectively, controlling impurities to produce 99.99% pure cathodes.
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