Precious Metals Ore Processing

Summary

This course is for anyone concerned with the mineralogy and processing of ores from precious metals. It provides in depth coverage from the nature of precious metal ores, through process flow sheets, sampling and analyses, process development, gravity concentration, flotation of precious metals, leaching processes, gold recovery, oxidative pretreatment, cyanidation and its impact on the environment.

Pre-Course e-Learning

Prior to the course, registered delegates have access to online e-learning material consisting of two introductory courses titled Cyanide in Mining, authored by Marcelo Veiga and Bern Klein, and Process Mineralogy 1 for Metals, authored by Marcelo Veiga.

UBC Certificate in Mining Studies

This course qualifies for two days of short course credit for the UBC Certificate in Mining Studies, a continuing education initiative by the Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining at the University of British Columbia. more details »

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

This course meets the requirements for formal CPD activity for most Canadian provincial associations and US state boards and may contribute the equivalent in hours towards your CPD requirement. more details »

Who Should Attend?

This course is intended for engineers and geologists who need a good understanding of the mineralogy and processing of precious metal ores.