Hydrometallurgy Course
This course equips you with practical expertise in copper oxide heap leaching, covering chemistry, hydrodynamics, diagnostics, optimisation, and reporting. Diagnose recovery problems, perform lab tests, fine-tune irrigation and acid, manage mass balances, and produce compelling reports for improved metallurgical outcomes in mining operations.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain essential skills in hydrometallurgy for copper oxide heap leaching. Master leach chemistry, impurity control, redox processes, kinetics, and heap hydrodynamics. Conduct diagnostic tests, sampling, and mass balances to pinpoint issues, optimise acid usage, and deliver data-driven recommendations to enhance performance and recovery rates.
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Develop skills
- Copper leach chemistry: forecast dissolution, speciation, and impurities.
- Heap flow management: adjust irrigation, air, and acid for higher yields.
- Heap diagnostics: plan sampling, ANC, and column tests for solutions.
- Process optimisation: align acid, recovery, costs, and SX quality.
- Data reporting: create mass balances and concise management summaries.
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