Mineral processing
3 points * 24 lectures * Clayton * Prerequisites: CHE3104
An introduction to the earth's mineral resources, mineral economics, exploration, evaluation of ore bodies and mine economics. Physical and chemical properties of minerals. An analysis of some methods of mineral separation based on physical properties. Physico-chemical analysis of differential flotation of oxide and sulphide minerals. Mill flow sheets.
Assessment
Examinations: 80% * Assignments: 20%
Recommended texts
Kelly E G and Spottiswood D J Introduction to mineral processing latest edn, Wiley