Extractive Metallurgy Course
This course covers the complete copper production process, from ore characterisation and comminution through flotation, smelting, converting, refining, and impurity control. Develop practical skills in extractive metallurgy to optimise operations, improve recovery rates, and comply with stringent environmental regulations and product specifications.

4 to 360 hours of flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What Will I Learn?
Gain a comprehensive overview of copper production from polymetallic sulphide ores in Andean deposits. Learn ore characterisation, comminution, flotation, smelting, converting, refining, impurity management, mass balances, tailings handling, gas treatment, and concentrate logistics to enhance plant efficiency while adhering to environmental and quality standards.
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Develop Skills
- Optimise copper smelting by controlling matte, slag, and SO2 for high recovery and low emissions.
- Enhance flotation performance through reagent selection and circuit adjustments for better Cu grade and recovery.
- Master ore characterisation using assays, mineralogy, and particle size data for effective process design.
- Conduct mass balances and manage impurities like Cu, Fe, and As to meet emission and quality targets.
- Apply electrorefining techniques to operate cells efficiently and achieve 99.99% pure cathode copper.
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