Mineral Treatment and Recovery Course
Gain expertise in mineral treatment and recovery for porphyry copper-gold mines. Master comminution, flotation processes, pulp chemistry, mass balancing, and troubleshooting techniques to improve recovery rates, maintain stable concentrate grades, and enhance on-site metallurgical results effectively.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips you with hands-on techniques to improve copper-gold recovery and ensure consistent concentrate quality. Explore ore mineralogy, grinding and particle size management, core flotation principles, reagent choices, pulp chemistry, water effects, and operational controls. Implement systematic problem-solving, mass balance analysis, and focused plant tests for rapid, tangible gains in performance.
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Develop skills
- Ore characterisation: use quick lab techniques to analyse Cu-Au mineralogy for process design.
- Flotation optimisation: fine-tune reagents, air rates, and froth handling to enhance copper-gold recovery.
- Grinding optimisation: adjust P80 and classification for optimal liberation and energy efficiency.
- Troubleshooting losses: identify recovery issues with mass balance and statistical process control methods.
- Water and pulp management: control pH, ions, and redox potentials for consistent high-grade concentrates.
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