Extractive Metallurgy Course
4.7/5
This course covers the complete copper production process, from ore characterisation and comminution through flotation, smelting, converting, refining, and impurity control. Develop practical skills to optimise plant efficiency, ensure high recovery rates, and comply with rigorous environmental regulations and product purity requirements.

4.7 in the evaluation
from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain a hands-on 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 while achieving top 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 for effective process design.
- Manage mass balances and impurities like Cu, Fe, As to meet emission and quality standards.
- Operate electrorefining cells effectively, controlling impurities to achieve 99.99% pure cathodes.
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