Mineral Processing 101 | UBC MSI Short Courses 2008

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University of British Columbia

2008 Mining Studies Institute: Professional Development Course

	Date: June 9th 2008 Mineral Processing 101: General overview and technological advancements in minerals characterization. Course Presenters Schedule General Information MSI Courses 2008 Summary The course will look closely at the mineral processing in view of recent technological advancements. It will cover general mineral processing concepts in crushing, grinding and flotation. Since flotation is the most important process to recover valuable minerals, advancements in flotation will be addressed in greater detail. It will also include topics such as process mineralogy and application of automated mineralogy to solve mineral processing problems. An instrumental analysis such as X-ray diffraction (XRD) and X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) and Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) and other advanced technologies will also be discussed. COURSE OUTLINE General overview of mineral processing unit operations with the emphasis on flotation and recent advancement in mineral surface characterizations. Practical examples of troubleshooting with the use of modern age technology will be discussed. Participants will benefit from a basic knowledge of the unit operations used in mineral processing and better understanding of the effect of mineral surface properties on flotation. This course will enhance participant’s knowledge of the recent advances in technology in the area of mineral surface characterization Course Organization For convenience, this course has been subdivided into seven different sections. The sessions will include verbal presentations and visual illustrations. Course Topics A. Introduction General overview of Mineral Processing concept from rocks to metals, materials and final products ore mineralogy process mineralogy mineral processing stages B. Crushing and Screening primary, secondary and tertiary crushers screening and classification C. Grinding and Classification types of grinding mills principles of classification type of classifiers D. Gravity concentration principles of gravity separation gravity separation devices: jigs, sluices, spirals, shaking tables and centrifugal concentration E. Dense media separation principles separating vessels F. Froth flotation principles of flotation surface properties of minerals flotation reagents: collectors, frothers, activators, depressants factors affecting flotation rate of minerals flotation machines G. Innovative technologies in mineral surface analysis Mineral Liberation Analysis – automated systems X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy Time of Flight Mass Spectroscopy Pre-Course e-Learning Prior to the course, registered delegates are provided with an internet url, user name and password. All participants are expected to be familiar with the EduMine online course titled Grinding 1 - Fundamentals. This course provides delegates with important background material which increases their understanding and appreciation of the classroom course. Review of this material prior to the course, including completion of the interactive reviews, enables delegates to derive maximum benefit from the live sessions.	Course Details Presenter: Dr. Maria Holuszko Date: June 9 2008 Duration: 1-day course Location: UBC Robson Square Campus (Downtown Vancouver, BC, Canada) Fees: CAD 500.00 How to Register » This course is part of a blended learning program, which integrates online learning with the dynamics of a classroom presentation by industryspecialists. To achieve maximum benefit you should complete the pre-course e-learning prior to attendance at the classroom component. The interactive online reviews can be used to advantage to confirm that you have achieved the e-learning objectives.
	www.mining.ubc.ca Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering - 2008