Introduction to Mineral Processing

This course introduces mineral processing theory and practice, providing a practical overview of unit operations and mineral separation fundamentals. Topics include: The role of mineral processing in mining value chain; the importance of mineralogy in the design and operation of mineral processing circuits; comminution; particle size classification; mineral concentration techniques including magnetic, gravity, and flotation separation; and dewatering. Process calculations, such as mass and mineral balancing, will also be introduced as a tool for evaluating process efficiency.