11715 (v.3) WASM Mineral Processing 601

Area:

WASM Minerals Engineering and Extractive Metallurgy Teaching Area

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

16.0

Lecture:

4 x 4 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Introduction to the processing stages that follow the discovery and mining of mineral deposits. Focus on the various unit operations in the treatment of a mined ore body from Run-of-mine ore through to a marketable mineral product. This mineral product may be processed further through hydrometallurgical - solutions, or pyrometallurgical - heat, processes to a metal product or utilised metal form. This unit is designed for non-science and engineering graduates who work in and with mining companies.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- An appreciation for the scope of mineral processing and metallurgical operations.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Yan, D., (2001) Introduction to Minerals Engineering Curtin. Kelly, E.G and Spottiwood, D., (1982), Introduction to Mineral Processing Wiley. Will, B.A. (1989), Mineral Processing Technology, 4th or later Editions Pergamon.

Unit Texts:

Yan, D., (2001), Introduction to Minerals Engineering, Curtin. Kelly, E.G and Spottiswood, D., (1982). Introduction to Mineral Processing, Wiley. Wills, B.A., (1989), Mineral Processing Technology, 4th or later Editions, Pergamon.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignments 25%, Examination 75%. This is by Grade/Mark Assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Kalgoorlie Campus	Semester 2	Y