Area: | WASM Mining Geology Teaching Area |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 40.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 20 Hours Weekly |
Practical: | 1 x 20 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | The mineralogy of a number of ore deposit types will be reviewed with an emphasis on mineralogical aspects of mineral processing. Ore petrology of mineral deposits, techniques for mineral identification, techniques for measurement of trace and minor elements in ore minerals. Case studies in refractory gold ores, base metal ores, nickel sulphide and laterite ores. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have the ability to identify common ore minerals and understand their processing. A familiarity with methods of trace element analysis within ore minerals. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Craig, J.R. and Vaughn, D.J. (1994), Ore microscopy and ore photography (second edition). New York, John Wiley and Sons. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignments 80%, Examination 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 30303 Mining Engineering | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Supplemental | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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