303131 (v.1) WASM Process Mineralogy and Analysis 318

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Area:	WASM Mining Geology Teaching Area
Credits:	12.5
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Practical:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	Introduction to mineralogy as applied to mineral processing. A detailed study of the principal ore minerals including native metals, sulphides, and oxides. Trace and minor elements in sulphides and oxides and native metals, with particular reference to economically important trace constituents for example - refractory gold in sulphides, and deleterious constituents for example heavy metals in sulphides. Instrumental methods for measuring trace elements in mineral grains. Introduction to clay mineralogy. Practical work includes reflected light microscopy, atomic absorption analysis, x-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit, students will have- An understanding of mineralogy applied to mineral processing
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:	Vaughan, D.J. and Patrick, R.A.D. (1995), Mineral Surfaces. London, Chapman and Hall, Potts, P.J., Bowles, J.F.W., Reed, S.J.B. and Cave, M.R. (1995), Microprobe Techniques in the Earth Sciences. London, Chapman and Hall.
Unit Texts:	Craig, J.R. and Vaughan, D.J., (1994), Ore Microscopy and Ore Petroscopy (second edition). New York, John Wiley and Sons.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Examination 50%, Practical Assessment 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Kalgoorlie Campus Semester 2 Y