Course Introduction

Process Mineralogy 2 for Coal and Industrial Minerals

Version: April 11 2005

Marcello Veiga

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Introduction

Process mineralogy combines mineralogical techniques with mineral process unit operations to identify minerals, their associations and characteristics in order to ...

• establish feasibility concepts at the early stages of geological exploration;

• design processing flowsheets;

• specify raw materials and marketable products;

• troubleshoot plants;

• indicate new uses of minerals.

Process Mineralogy 2 for Coal and Industrial Minerals is the second of two courses on process mineralogy by the author. It presents application of the basic tools of investigative and analytical mineralogy with respect to coal and industrial minerals, illustrated by numerous examples, including ...

• coal petrology

• industrial minerals: diatomite, clay and calcium carbonate

• industrial minerals: structural clay, glass, cement and advanced ceramics

Together with the companion course, Process Mineralogy for Metals (which also covers the investigative and analytical tools of process mineralogy), this course provides an excellent introduction to process mineralogy for all mining disciplines.

Course Content

Process Mineralogy 2 for Coal and Industrial Minerals comprises 12 viewing sessions at both summary and text level of 30 to 60 minutes duration each, plus multiple-choice reviews, and numerous figures, design tables and references. Course duration is equivalent to approximately 10 hours of viewing content.

Learning Outcomes

Participants who successfully complete this course and the certification requirements will be able to perform the following.

• Discuss the principles of coal petrology and its application to the coking process.

• Discuss the mineralogy of diatomite, clay minerals and calcium carbonate.

• Discuss the mineralogy of structural clay, glass, cement and advanced structural ceramics.

Course Requirements

Basic requirements for successful completion of this course include the following.

• A partial degree or diploma in geology, mineral processing, mining engineering or related discipline.

• An understanding of the basic physical and chemical principles of mineralogy and mineral processing.

Course Certification

This course qualifies for EduMine Certification. A certificate will be issued to an EduMine enrollee who registers for certification and successfully completes the certification requirements. The total certification fee for this course is Can$150.

1.0 CEUs  (Continuing Education Units) will be awarded for successful completion of certification requirements for this course. EduMine meets the Criteria for Certification established by the Authorized Provider Commission of The International Association for Continuing Education and Training, 1620 Eye Street, N.W., Suite 615, Washington, DC 20006.

To register for certification for this course use the "Course Certification Entry or Registration" link above or below on the right.

UBC Certificate in Mining Studies

This course qualifies as online learning for the University of British Columbia - Certificate in Mining Studies in the Mineral Processing stream. Students who complete the certification requirements for this course may optionally register for the Certificate in Mining Studies program and complete the associated classroom component. For further information click UBC Certificate in Mining Studies

[Note: Participation in the UBC Certificate in Mining Studies program is optional. For EduMine certification proceed as described under Course Certification above.]

Start the Course with an Orientation Session	Review the Course at the Summary Level	Start the Course at the Detailed Text Level	Course Certification Entry or Registration
(first time viewers)	(reviewers)	(serious viewers)	(certification)