PURPOSE OF THE COURSE
This course is designed for engineers, chemists, and others working in the mineral or particulate materials processing industries who could benefit from a refresher and update. It is intended to provide the practicing mill engineer with a knowledge of the current technology and an understanding of the fundamental processes on which mineral processing operations are based. It is also intended to assist individuals associated less directly with the mineral industry, such as those in technical sales, regulatory agencies, and related fields.

The course will emphasize science and engineering principles and their application to operations. Topics covered will include characterization (mineralogy, size, surface); material balances; analysis of separation efficiency; size reduction; size separation; flotation; gravity separation; and other concentration processes; solid-liquid separations; and materials handling. The final session will concentrate on integration how the various processes relate to each other and how they are controlled. The course will be based on the book, Introduction to Mineral Processing, written by the course instructors. A copy of this book will be provided to each participant.

COURSE INSTRUCTORS
David J. Spottiswood is Emeritus Professor of Minerals Engineering at the Western Australian School of Mines. He has extensive consulting and research experience in many areas of mineral processing, and has lectured in mineral processing throughout the world. Dr. Spottiswood received his Ph.D. from the Colorado School of Mines. You may contact Dr. Spottiswood by email at: davespot@bigpond.com.

Errol Kelly, now retired, was Associate Professor of Chemical & Materials Engineering at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. He has experience both in industry and research in various areas of mineral processing. Dr. Kelly received his Ph.D. from the University of Otago, New Zealand. You may contact Professor Kelly by email at: ejkelly@clear.net.nz.

COURSE OUTLINE

• Fundamentals of Mineral Processing
• Characterization of Particles
• Analysis of Separation Processes
• Fluid Dynamics
• Mechanisms and Processes of Particulate Separations
• Mechanisms of Fracture
• Crushing and Grinding
• Surfaces and Interfaces
• Flotation and Other Surface Separations
• Ore Sorting
• Magnetic Separation
• Electrostatic Separation
• Screening and Sieving
• Classification
• Gravity & Dense Medium Separation
• Sedimentation
• Filtration
• Plant Control
• Process integraton and Flowsheet Analysis
  

COURSE SCHEDULE

Monday

8:30 a.m. - Registration

9:00 a.m. - Fundamentals of Mineral Processing

• Introduction
• Characterization of particles
• Analysis of separation processes

2:00 p.m. - Fundamentals of Mineral Processing (continued)

• Fluid dynamics
• Mechanisms and processes of particulate separations

Tuesday

9:00 a.m. - Size Reduction

• Mechanisms of fracture
• Crushing and grinding

2:00 p.m. - Concentration Separations

• Surfaces and Interfaces
• Flotation and other surface separations

Wednesday

9:00 a.m. - Concentration Separations (continued)

• Ore sorting
• Magnetic separation
• Electrostatic separation

1:00 p.m. - Visit to Plant Operation

Thursday

9:00 a.m. - Size Separation

• Screening and sieving
• Classification

2:00 p.m. - Concentration Separations (continued)

• Gravity & Dense medium separation
• Dewatering
• Sedimentation
• Filtration

Friday

9:00 a.m. - Materials Handling

• Plant Practice
• Plant control
• Process integration and flowsheet analysis

NOON - Course Adjourns

REGISTRATION INFORMATION
The registration fee for this course is $1,395 (US) which includes a copy of Introduction to Mineral Processing by E.G. Kelly and D.J. Spottiswood, and coffee breaks. Enrollment applications will be accepted in the order received.

You may register electronically by clicking here: Register or send to the address below for a brochure with registration form. The sponsor reserves the right to cancel the course and return registration fees if enrollment is insufficient.

You may cancel a reservation without cost penalty at any time up to 10 working days before the course starts; after that a $200 cancellation fee will be charged. Substitutions may be made at any time at no additional cost. No refunds will be made to registrants who fail to substitute or cancel prior to the start of the course.

CREDIT
Colorado School of Mines will award 2.5 Continuing Education Units (CEU's) upon completion of this course.

ACCOMMODATIONS, TRAVEL, AND MEALS
Registrants are responsible for their own lodging, food, and travel arrangements. Click here for accommodations information and for travel information.

FURTHER INFORMATION