Base Metals Courses

Summary: Essentials of processing low grade iron ores

Covering the geology and mineralogy of deposits, testwork for low grade ores and case studies, participants gain an appreciation of operating beneficiation plants and all major beneficiation processes including crushing, screening, gravity concentration, dense media separation, magnetic separation and flotation. No prior knowledge is required; this course suits project managers, geologists, senior mine and plant operating staff, engineers and researchers.

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Summary: Optimum beneficiation through science and engineering

Get familiar with the various physical properties of an ore that can be exploited to separate a low grade fraction including variation in hardness, density, reflectance, conductivity and magnetism. Potential of low grade ores and the role of beneficiation in the mineral processing industry are discussed. No prior knowledge is required.

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Summary: Techniques for high grade copper

A concise overview of the specific unit processes associated with copper processing is provided to participants including sound technical information regarding copper geological occurrence, mineralogy and mining techniques. Comminution and beneficiation (including froth flotation) of copper ores is included, supported by a range of industry examples. Participants from any background could benefit from this course as prior knowledge is not required.

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Summary: Graphite is found in a vast number of products and tools and its use is expected to growth in refractories and electric arc smelting. Innovative companies are finding new uses for Graphene as its application grows.

The course looks at the geological occurrence, uses and specifications, mineralogy, beneficiation and project examples. This is a one day course

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Summary: Key knowledge for iron ore processing

Iron mineralogy and mining techniques as well as factors to be considered in blending of ores from a processing perspective, topics such as comminution and beneficiation of ore, process analytical methods and commonly utilised pyrometallurgical extraction processes for iron manufacture are discussed. Suitable for anyone interested in the industry and commodity as no prerequisite knowledge is required.

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Summary: Key knowledge of lead and zinc ore processing

Each stage of the extraction process including crushing, milling and classification, flotation, roasting, leaching, smelting, refining, and electrowinning is explained. Useful case studies demonstrating current industry practices are also discussed. Most suitable for mining personnel, project managers, geologists, senior mine and processing plant operating staff, engineers and researchers. No prerequisite knowledge is required for this course.

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Summary: The mining, processing and production of battery grade lithium has seen incredible growth and profitability over the last 5 years.

Not all lithium ores are suitable and will result in a successful project. This course looks at the occurrence, mineralogy, end uses and specifications, beneficiation, thermal treatment, hydrometallurgical options, lithium recovery and recent project histories.

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Summary: Fundamentals of manganese ore processing

Covers uses of manganese, geology, mineralogy, metallurgical testwork and beneficiation of manganese ores, manganese alloy production and current major manganese mining and processing operations. Flowsheets, plant designs and case studies will also be discussed. Suitable for mining personnel, project managers, geologists, senior mine and processing plant operating staff, engineers and researchers.

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Summary: Specific Nickel processing knowledge

Designed to introduce all practical aspects of the physical and chemical processing of nickel ores both sulphide and oxide (lateritic), delegates learn about physical separation and comminution techniques through to pyrometallurgical and hydrometallurgical strategies including leaching methods. No prior knowledge required, best suits those working in the mining industry either directly or indirectly as suppliers and consultants.

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