Overview

Mineral processing is the first process that most ores undergo after mining in order to provide
a more concentrated material for the procedures of extractive metallurgy.

Course Objectives

1. To provide a detailed understanding of the primary operations in a modern mineral

processing plant.
2. To appreciate Metallurgical processes and how they link with mining.
3. To appreciate the role that a mining engineer plays in successful implementation of
Metallurgical processes.

Learning & Teaching Modes

This course uses a number of different teaching and learning approaches including:
 Lectures
 Assignments
 Problem solving tutorials
 Final examination

Reference Books

B. Wills and T. Napier-Munn, Wills' Mineral Processing Technology, 7th Edition,

Butterworth-Heinemann,
2005

P. Mullinger and B Jenkins, Industrial Furnaces, 1st Edition, Butterworth-Heinemann,

2008.

 A. Burkin, Chemical Hydrometallurgy: Theory and Principles, Imperial College Press, 2001.