305156 (v.1) WASM Process Mineralogy 602

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Area:	WASM Mining Geology Teaching Area
Contact Hours:	40.0
Credits:	12.5
Lecture:	1 x 20 Hours Weekly
Practical:	1 x 20 Hours Weekly
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.