Copper Metallurgy Course
This course covers the entire copper production chain, from ore mineralogy and comminution to flotation, smelting, converting, refining, and electrorefining. Participants learn to optimise processes, manage impurities like arsenic and sulphur, handle slag and emissions, compare extraction methods, and deliver high-recovery, eco-friendly operations producing saleable copper cathodes.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain hands-on knowledge of copper production from ore processing through mineralogy, crushing, grinding, flotation, smelting, converting, fire refining, and electrorefining. Master flowsheet design, mass balancing, impurity control for As and S, slag and off-gas management, pyromet versus hydromet comparisons, ensuring top recovery rates, minimal emissions, and premium cathode output.
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Develop skills
- Design integrated copper flowsheets covering crushing, grinding, flotation, and smelting stages.
- Optimise chalcopyrite flotation by adjusting reagents, pH levels, and circuit setups efficiently.
- Manage smelting and converting to control matte quality, reduce slag losses, and capture SO2 effectively.
- Perform accurate copper mass balances to determine recoveries, blister yields, and impurity distributions.
- Enhance electrorefining processes for achieving 99.99% pure copper with precise impurity management.
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