METS Engineering Group (“METS”) was established in Perth, Western Australia in 1988 as an engineering consulting firm specialising in mineral processing within Australia, servicing the global mining industry. METS has specialised expertise and capability from 37+ years of experience across a wide range of diverse and challenging projects.
The Tiris project is located in Mauritania a country with a well established mining industry. The 1.25 Mtpa mine and process plant has been designed to take full advantage of these unusual characteristics whilst providing a low capital cost and rapid project development and construction. The Tiris mineralisation allows for rejection of 85-90% of ore mass as barren rejects through a simple beneficiation process. To optimise the material transport, a modular transportable beneficiation circuit located close to the resources was incorporated. The trucks will have a transport distance of around one to two km to the beneficiation stage and slurried product will be pumped to the processing plant.
This paper will delve into some important testwork a process plant design for a transportable modular front end plant will have to be moved twice. Given that this will stop production until all the plant systems and utilities are re-connected and re-commissioned, a highly planned shutdown will be required. An allowance of four weeks to shift the beneficiation circuit each time has been made in the mine schedule.
A common question raised by mine managers is why do we need geometallurgy, what are the costs and the benefits?. Geometallurgy is an interdisciplinary field that integrates geology, mining and metallurgy. Its purpose is to create predictive models for metallurgical behaviour before the ore is extracted. The aim is to fundamentally improve understand of resource economics across the project. Geometallurgy is a proven strategy for effective ore characterisation and improved prediction of process variability and can be used to enhance economics and reduce risk. Geometallurgy can optimise the life of a project.
Implementing geometallurgy requires planning and developing a database and inputting this into ore block models that display the distribution of key metallurgical parameters throughout the orebody that support metallurgical process modelling and add value to the planning and optimization process. A geometallurgical modeling and approach can directly reduce the risks in production stages, such as meeting the production targets. Geometallurgy acts on both consequences and likelihood axes in reducing the risk. This paper will delve into some important case studies where geometallurgy has made breakthroughs in mine function and continues to be developed today, fostering innovation and productivity.
Previous studies found that a conventional crush–grind–float process was not economically viable for this large, low-grade copper deposit due to ore hardness and low grade, which would require high grinding energy and therefore high capital and operating costs. However, new technologies such as ore sorting, high pressure grinding rolls (HPGR), and coarse particle flotation (CPF) can significantly reduce energy consumption, which is typically the largest processing cost. For example, CPF can achieve around 80% recovery at particle sizes of ~500 microns, reducing grinding requirements. Sensor-based ore sorting can also pre-concentrate ore by rejecting waste early, reducing processing volumes and improving feed grades.
Another option is heap leaching, which is well suited to large, low-grade deposits. Advances such as HPGR crushing, catalysed chemistry, and bacterial leaching at ~60°C can improve leach performance and overcome chalcopyrite passivation. Heap leaching generally has lower capital and operating costs than whole-ore flotation. Additional benefits may come from removing fines and roasting a pyrite–copper concentrate to produce acid on site, supporting the leach process and lowering costs.
Progress is being made with reducing reliance on carbon in the resource sector in Australia and reducing green house gases (GHG). The progress is greater for new projects rather than retrofitting changes to older existing projects. This sector is crucial to Australia’s standard of living. Energy is typically the single largest cost input for these projects. The options available for GHG reduction in the mining and metal industry include using renewable energy such as wind or solar, hydrogen, ammonia, reforestation, CO2 capture and storage, biological solutions and initiatives towards energy reduction, waste heat recovery and reducing energy use.
At the same time energy efficiency initiatives are being implemented. The resource sector has an important role to play in reducing global emissions. The mining industry may have difficulty in wide-scale electrification according to experts, however, with access to massive infrastructure and equipment, the mining industry may be able to harness naturally occurring capability in carbon capture and storage with relative ease, and researchers are currently exploring circular mining economy which has great promise.
Based on ISO 14064-1 the industry has started to measure their carbon footprint and this has benefits of compliance, improvement in reduction, cost savings and improved corporate reputation. A number of case studies are cited where this has been successfully employed.
The rotary kiln electric arc furnace (RKEF) technology consists of three main stages, viz: drying of nickel ore in a rotary dryer (RD), reduction of moisture content in a rotary kiln (RK) and smelting of nickel ore to produce crude FeNi in an electric furnace (EF). To support operations, the smelter is equipped with a coal fired power plant and supporting facilities, including: seawater intake and discharge facilities. The main facilities are drying, rotary kiln reduction, the electric arc furnace to produce ferronickel ingots and slag. Historically these plants operated in Russia, Macedonia, Brazil and China however recently there has been a rapid expansion of RKEF plants in Indonesia.
For nickel sulphide concentrates Outokumpu Flash smelting, Inco or Noranda smelting has been used. Converting was done separately but over time the Flash Smelters were modified to produce matte with hydrometallurgical processing of the matte. More recently Chinese Bottom Blown Furnaces have been developed for smelting base metals including nickel. Going forward all of these smelting processes face challenges with their carbon footprint particularly RKEF.
This paper will look at a number of recent projects.
The very high current gold price is resulting in waste dumps from 20 years ago being processed with new technology to recover gold by heap leaching. The crush size sensitivity of these ores has meant that finer crushing and agglomeration was required to achieve a high gold recovery. High Pressure Grinding Rolls (HPGR) is a newcomer to grinding circuits and offers energy savings, lower media wear and recovery gains which make it hard to resists compared to conventional grinding circuits. In addition the use of ore sorting and gravity pre concentration techniques are discussed to demonstrate how low grade gold heap leach flowsheets are changing.
Laboratory small scale and pilot testing and scaleup is well established and reliable. From an operational aspect the ability to change operating pressures and screen apertures offers significant operational flexibility not offered by a SAG mill. In addition the rolls life has greatly increased due to innovation and change out times have shortened. The reliability of HPGR has been shown to be higher than SAG mills. The importance of agglomeration and percolation testing to achieve high gold recoveries is also discussed. Successful HPGR applications started with cement clinker and then hard iron ores, gold ores, copper ores and now lithium projects. Recent applications are cited and discussed in detail including operating history.
Decarbonisation represents a long term threat to the Western Australian iron ore exporters. The global steel industry is starting to convert to green steel. This is very evident in Sweden. The DR process requires +67% iron much higher than Western Australian iron ore grades currently. Therefore some post mining beneficiation will be required for Western Australian ores. In terms of DR plants there are options such as MIDREX, Circored, Corex or Finmet that can be considered. These may be initially based on natural gas and steam reforming to produce grey hydrogen.
Others are pursuing carbon capture technologies but these look difficult. In the longer term green hydrogen based on solar or wind energy will be required however the cost of producing the hydrogen is currently too high. There are other process options being developed by Neosmelt/BHP/Bluescope Steel and Posco with their HyREX process. Electrowinning of iron is also under investigation
A large low grade gold ore deposit of 0.4 g/t cannot be processed in a conventional carbon in leach (CIL) plant because of the low grade and poor economics despite today’s record gold prices. The first step was to look at the likely beneficiation options that could be used to develop a technical and commercially viable process flowsheet. On account of the large size of the potentially exploitable orebody, a number of options such as ore sorting, gravity gold recovery, coarse particle flotation and heap leaching were evaluated in order to develop a potential process flowsheet.
High purity alumina (HPA) is a processed premium non-metallurgical alumina product characterised by its purity level i.e. 99.99% (4N), 99.999% (5N). The market price, application, and performance of HPA varies widely according to its degree of purity. High purity alumina is a form of aluminium oxide (Al2O3) with growing use in LED lighting and coating on the ceramic cathode separator sheets in lithium ion batteries. This paper describes a study on producing high purity alumina from feldspar to produce HPA and potash for use as a fertiliser. The project was positive for a number of reasons. High potassium extraction >99% was achieved in the alkali leach using sodium hydroxide as the leaching agent and full dissolution of the alkali leach residue was achieved with hydrochloric and sulphuric acid. The potential to produce a high purity alumina product via a complex but promising emerging process was assessed. The potential to extract potassium as potassium sulphate to add value to the project was also demonstrated with the testwork |
This paper describes a study on producing high purity quartz to meet the tight specification required by modern day high efficiency solar panels, lighting and fibre optics. The market specification is four and even five nines. The market for high purity silica to be used in solar panels is growing rapidly due to the growth in renewable energy applications. The processing of quartz is the key step to adding value. These unit processes include primary crushing, scrubbing. Attrition and magnetic separation, flotation and acid leaching followed by hot chlorination. The grinding of quartz requires specialist equipment because of the hardness and extreme abrasion. No increase in iron can be tolerated. Chemical refining is very effective. Critical impurities are aluminium, iron, sodium, potassium, lithium, titanium, zircon, calcium and magnesium. During the hot chlorination process at 1,200 C in a chlorine hydrogen chloride gas atmosphere. Only specialist companies can achieve this step and the danger of releasing any gas outside the vessel is very serious. Microelectronic components are created by chemically fabricating wafers of semiconductors such as silicon to obtain the desired transport of electrical charge and control of the current. The high purity quartz market for >99.97% is a highly secretive and specialised market. High purity quartz is used to make silicon metal. Silicon metal has been designated a Strategic Mineral by the European Commission and by the US Department of justice. This paper describes the laboratory testwork undertaken to produce a high purity quartz pre cursor material from an Australian ore source. |
Magnetic separation is the standard route to produce concentrates. Salt roasting to extract vanadium followed by water leaching has been the standard processing route for many years and this locks up the titanium in a glass phase. The cost of suitable sodium salts, availability of capital and increasing energy costs and energy availability are critical factors in determining the viability of aspiring vanadium producers. Alternatively smelting of concentrate to produce pig iron and titanium slag is also used where the vanadium can be recovered in a slag from the pig iron. In this paper, factors influencing the recovery of vanadium are reviewed and emerging processing trends explored particularly hydrometallurgical. The work done to produce titanium rich concentrates exploiting differences in magnetic susceptibility and new hydrometallurgical routes to produce separate vanadium, titanium and iron oxide products are discussed. The new understanding that the vanadium might be locked in the lattice spinel with iron but it can be effectively leached with high recoveries using catalytic chemistry. The growing demand for vanadium electrolyte in Redox Flow Batteries now adds another value added product which can assist vanadium project economics. The important aspects of the processing of titaniferous magnetites have been condensed from the literature, published works, company websites, our own testwork and personal communication covering a range of titaniferous magnetites. Reference is made to a number of historical projects and future projects covering traditional process flowsheets and new technology process flowsheets such as TIVAN where titanium pigment, iron oxide and vanadium pentoxide are recovered.
Australia had its failures with first generation HPAL plants such as Murrin Murrin, Cawse and Bulong. The second generation plants such as Goro and Ravensthorpe were also problematic. Current nickel prices are at an all time low and even sulphide nickel projects have closed. At the same time Indonesia has built three third generation HPAL projects and is planning seven more on Sulawesi.The usual phases of development, najmely feasibility, approval, construction and commissioning have taken place in record time.In Australia we have a number of HPAL projects in the pipeline but banks are negative on funding and the projects are stalled. Australia has larger reserves of lateritic nickel but we cant compete with Indonesia. This paper looks at why the Indonesians are successful with their HPAL plants and whats holding back plants being developed in Australia. Why have the Indonesians been able to ramp up to capacity in less than 12 months compared to an average of more than five years in the west. |
This paper describes the current best practice and critical steps of developing metallurgical testplans and the final important step to process design of a circuit. No two deposits are the same and developing testplans that address the geology and ore domains is a complex task. Sample selection, and ore characterisation to understand the metallurgical response of an ore is only the start. Invariably testplans need to be updated based on results received. The testwork needs to be considered as a project with the scope of work, schedule, cost, quality, safety and environment the new norms required. It needs to be managed using the best project management knowledge available. The data interpretation of the results is the most difficult part and requires personnel skilled in the art as well as benchmarking and discussing with vendors and reference to existing projects. Project Failure Analysis often highlights where gaps in knowledge existed and the interpretation of the metallurgical results was deficient. In some cases this may require piloting of the process to improve process confidence, reduce risks and provide engineering data. Often this is all summarised in a Metallurgical Summary Report. Process Design is the final step and has its own challenges with regards to not being too conservative but ensuring the design is functional and operable. A number of examples are provided highlighting the lessons learned. |
Sustainable supply, management and disposal of water.
Discusses the critical issues in managing water on mine sites and mineral processing operations. Providing an understanding of water requirements, analysing existing water infrastructure and contribution to the improvement of water management on a mine site or mineral processing plant. Appropriate for mining executives, project managers, geologists, senior mine and processing plant operating staff, and suppliers.
Understanding of the variability of quantity, quality and management of water resources is critical for meeting the water resource management challenges present in many operations.
Participants in this course will gain an understanding of water requirements (consumption and quality) across an operating mine, be able to analyse existing water infrastructure and contribute to the improvement of water management on a mine site or mineral processing plant.
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The course is designed for people in the resource sector or those with aspirations to enter this booming industry. The course assumes no prior knowledge and is appropriate for:
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Key knowledge of vanadium ore processing.
Vanadium is a transition metal used predominantly for the production of high strength steels. Approximately 80% produced goes into steel production, with various end products including high strength tools, structural applications and jet engine components. The market fluctuates widely in short periods and gives the relatively small market demand, with major influences being steel demand and new operations coming online. China, Russia and South Africa dominate the market in terms of resources and production numbers.
The workshop is designed to cover the demands and uses of vanadium, the geology and mineralogy of deposits, metallurgical testwork, beneficiation of vanadium ores, ferrovanadium and chemical production and knowledge of current major vanadium processing operations.
There are many benefits of attending this course. Throughout the course, participants will improve their knowledge in the following areas:
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This course is designed to suit anyone seeking key knowledge of vanadium ore processing. This includes new employees or those seeking to enter the industry, mid level employees that require additional information, and executives who need an overview of the industry.
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Practical aspects of uranium mining and processing.
Providing a concise overview of the specific unit processes associated with uranium processing. Topics include geology and ore genesis, mining considerations, mineralogy and processing, OHS issues, the regulatory environment and case studies are discussed. For anyone interested in the industry and assumes no prior knowledge, suited for support industries and financial investors who require fundamental understanding of the industry.
There are many benefits of attending this course. Throughout the course, participants will improve their knowledge in the following areas:
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This course is designed to suit anyone seeking key knowledge of the uranium sector. This includes new employees or those seeking to enter the industry, mid level employees that require additional information, and executives who need an overview of the industry.
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Essential knowledge of the iron & steel making industry.
Detailing the demands and uses of iron & steel within the mining industry, the focus is on sintering and pelletising, as well as new and old iron and steel production technologies. Ideal for project managers, geologists, senior mine and processing plant operating staff, engineers and researchers. The course can also benefit training providers, suppliers to resource industry, technologists, accountants, brokers and investors.
Partcipants will learn how to:
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This course is aimed to detail the demands and uses of iron and steel within the mining industry. With a focus on issues of sintering and pelletising, new and old iron and steel production technologies.
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The key to perfecting and standardising feasibility studies.
This course provides information for study development and review including details on mineral appraisal inventories, venture analysis, scoping, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, and the considerations to ensure they are comprehensive and accurate. Ideal for those who perform, or oversee the development of resource projects; it can also benefit training providers, suppliers, technologists, brokers and investors.
There are many benefits of attending this course. Throughout the course, participants will improve their knowledge in the following areas:
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This course is designed to suit anyone seeking a basic understanding of the mining industry. This includes new employees or those seeking to enter the industry, mid level employees that require additional information, and executives who need an overview of the industry.
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The economics of mineral projects and strategic cost control.
Discussing essential tools available for assessing resource project economics to determine viability. As well as fundamental aspects of the mining industry including the effect of commodity prices and markets, government legislation, mineral agencies and resource accounting practices, methods for assessing risk, valuing projects, developing strategic plans, financial models and estimating CAPEX and OPEX cost. Ideal for engineers, chemists, accountants and process personnel working in the industry.
There are many benefits of attending this course. Throughout the course, participants will improve their knowledge in the following areas:
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This course is designed to provide an overview on the economics of mineral processing operations, what makes them profitable and what makes them lose money. The course covers capital costs, operational costs, risk analysis, financial models and case studies. Suitable for supervisors, managers, consultants, coordinators, financiers and brokers.
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Solvent Extraction processes for high purity products.
This course defines solvent extraction, chemistry and process design issues, typical extractants and carriers used, and examples of SX circuits and plant operations. This intensive course discusses testwork and practical examples of operations using solvent extraction as a method to achieve high metal recoveries to produce high purity products. Suitable for project managers, geologists, senior mine and processing plant operating staff, engineers and researchers.
There are many benefits of attending this course. Throughout the course, participants will improve their knowledge in the following areas:
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This course is designed to suit anyone seeking a thorough understanding of the mining industry and an understanding of solvent extraction principles and practices. This includes new employees or those seeking to enter the industry, mid level employees that require additional information, and executives who need an overview of the industry.
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Optimising water use for solid/ liquid separation, filtering & drying.
The course discusses techniques of thickening, filtering and drying used in mineral processing operations to recover water for re-use and shipment of products. Delegates are introduced to dry stacking tailings, equipment and practical operating considerations of solid/liquid separation, filtering and drying processes.
There are many benefits of attending this course. Throughout the course, participants will improve their knowledge in the following areas:
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This course is designed to suit anyone seeking a thorough understanding of the mining industry. This includes new employees or those seeking to enter the industry, mid level employees that require additional information, and executives who need an overview of the industry.
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Efficient bulk materials handling of slurry pipeline systems.
Slurry pipeline systems for transporting concentrate over long distances. This course focuses on the processes, types of pumps and pumping stages of these bulk material handling systems. Further detailed are testwork designs, operations of slurry pipelines as well as industry case studies. No prior knowledge is required, suitable for those who perform, supervise, manage, audit, or oversee the development of bulk handling systems.
The course provides a concise overview of a broad range of equipment and terminology commonly utilised in the industry, chemical and mineral processing. This is vital since pumps represent a large proportion of the operating equipment in many production and mineral processing situations, and a substantial investment in terms of capital and maintenance. Pump selection and operation can represent significant challenges to personnel given the vast array of pump type and duty.
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This course is designed to suit anyone seeking a thorough understanding of the process and overview of slurry pipelines. This includes new employees or those seeking to enter the industry, mid level employees that require additional information, and executives who need an overview of the industry.
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Benefit optimising economics and sensible cost cutting for mineral processing operations.
This course aims to clearly identify programmatic objectives that are aligned with the mission and strategic plan, and determine the financial resources needed and available to achieve program goals. Topics covered include budgets, performance reports, financial management, continuous improvement, management accounting essentials, technical and management input and case study examples.
There are many benefits of attending this course. Throughout the course, participants will improve their knowledge in the following areas:
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The Sensible Cost Cutting Course is designed for engineers, chemists, accountants and process personnel working in the industry. Training providers, suppliers to the resource industry, technologists, accountants, brokers and investors can also benefit. The course assumes no prior knowledge.
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Best practices for a safety in operations.
Focuses on development, implementation and maintenance of best practices for safely operating a mineral processing plant. This course covers risk assessment, mitigation and contingency, plant procedures, first aid, safety rules, signage, root cause, potential hazards prevention and protection of potential hazards and environmental regulations.
There are many benefits of attending this course. Throughout the course, participants will improve their knowledge in the following areas:
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This course is designed to provide knowledge of a wide range of aspects regarding the best practices in mineral processing to project managers, geologists, senior mine and processing plant operating staff, engineers and researchers. The course can also benefit training providers, suppliers to the resource industry, technologists, accountants, brokers and investors. It requires no pre-requisite knowledge.
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Risk assessment & decision making involves estimating the likeliness and consequence of various risks involved in any resource project.
The resource sector involves geological, mining, occupational safety and health,
environmental and process risks in addition to metal price risk etc which can impact on the project. A risk assessment must be carried out for all development projects as a matter of course even at the study stage. This approach is critical at an early stage to identify the key risks.
Risk assessment involves estimating the likeliness and consequence of various risks involved in any resource project. Once appropriate risk assessment has been carried out, risk management methods can be implemented to minimise or even eliminate risks.
METS has developed the Risk Assessment & Decision Making Course, which focuses on the process of risk assessment, determination of quantitative or qualitative value of risk and how to develop mitigation strategies to minimise risk.
This course provides a wealth of experience and case studies for the attendee. Personnel attending this course will become familiar with risk assessment, the methods employed, decision making and how to manage the risks involved within the resource sector. The course will treat the subjects in sufficient detail to provide a very good understanding of risk assessment.
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This course is designed to provide a full understanding of the elements of risk analysis and is suitable for mining personnel, project managers, geologists, senior mine engineers, metallurgical engineers, financiers and researchers. Training providers, suppliers to the resource sector, technologists, brokers and investors can also benefit. It assumes no prior knowledge and participants will receive comprehensive course notes on CD and a certificate upon completion of the course.
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Emissions and mitigation renewable energy strategies for mining.
This course will give an in-depth understanding of the environmental impacts of mining and the different renewable energy sources to help reduce emissions. Renewable energies covered include: solar, wind, geothermal, hydropower, wave energy, bio energy and nuclear.
There are many benefits of attending this course. Throughout the course, participants will improve their knowledge in the following areas:
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This course is designed to suit anyone in the mining industry or looking to get into the industry in the future. With the mandatory climate reporting starting in 2024, it is even more vital for managers and operators to have a strong understanding of renewable energy sources to assist mining.
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Specific knowledge of rare earth elements and processing.
A wide range of aspects regarding rare earth elements are discussed, ranging from the uses of these elements through to the methods of mining, separating, converting, refining and purification. Ideal for mining personnel, project managers, senior mine and processing plant operating staff, engineers and researchers and no prerequisite knowledge is required.
There are many benefits of attending this course. Throughout the course, participants will improve their knowledge in the following areas:
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This course is designed to provide knowledge of a wide range of aspects regarding rare earths to people of any level. This includes new employees or those seeking to enter the industry, mid level employees that require additional information, and executives who need an overview of the industry.
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Key knowledge of pyrometallurgy.
This course teaches about thermal processes used to extract metals from mineral ores from Australian and overseas mines. It covers thermodynamics, physical chemistry, and transport phenomena in pyrometallurgical operations like agglomeration, roasting, smelting, thermal and electrolytic refining.
Attendees will gain essential knowledge of the metallurgical planning and testwork required when evaluating an ore body from the perspective of developing a metallurgical flow sheet and subsequent plant design. A process plant represents a large capital expenditure and the testwork undertaken when characterising the ore deposit needs to be efficiently planned and managed to achieve optimal flow sheet and plant design to facilitate the highest recovery and production outcomes. Detailed information is provided for undertaking design of a comminution and beneficiation circuit. Consideration is also given to the design of CIP/CIL circuits and froth floatation circuits.
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This course is designed to suit anyone seeking a thorough understanding of the mining industry. This includes new employees or those seeking to enter the industry, mid level employees that require additional information, and executives who need an overview of the industry.
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Knowledge on pumping & pump fundamentals.
A concise overview of a broad range of pumping equipment and terminology used in chemical and mineral processing including operation of different pumping systems and considerations for selecting appropriate pumps in various applications. The importance of selecting construction materials for different applications is also emphasised. Suitable for mining executives, project managers, suppliers, geologists, senior mine and processing plant operating staff, engineers and researchers.
The METS Pumping and Pump Fundamentals Course provides a concise overview of a broad range of pumping equipment and terminology commonly utilised in industry, chemical and mineral processing. This is vital since pumps represent a large proportion of the operating equipment in many production and mineral processing situations, and a substantial investment in terms of capital and maintenance.
Pump selection and operation can represent significant challenges to personnel given the vast array of pump type and duty. As such, the benefits of attending this course are numerous. Attendees will be introduced to the operation of different pumping systems and the considerations in terms of selecting appropriate pumps for various applications. The importance of selecting suitable materials of pump construction for different applications is also emphasised.
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This course is designed to provide key knowledge of Mineral Processing Plant Optimisation to mining personnel, mine managers, accountants, design engineers, mechanical engineers, project managers, process operators, metallurgical engineers, process engineers and process supervisors involved in mineral processing plants. It will provide methods and procedures to undertake process plant optimisation and the critical steps in undertaking this. It will particularly assist those involved in managing or maintaining process plants and personnel involved in continuous improvement.
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Project Management: tools and knowledge to manage projects.
Project Management is the unique organisational competency that manages change and drives competitive advantage. It is a skill that must be taught and learned. It is not well done in the resource sector with many reports of escalating costs, late delivery and skills shortages. Important elements are the project objective, scope, budget, plans and schedule, reporting, evaluating performance and closeout. It requires effective organisation and communication for the project to be successful. To manage the risks associated with the delivery of projects resource companies need to ensure personnel are trained and standards are applied to project management.
This course will provide participants with the tools and knowledge to manage projects. The course will define the objectives, reasons for and critical elements of project management.
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Whether you are a senior executive or project manager, it’s your job to help your organisation increase production, reduce costs and increase shareholder value.This course is designed for people in the resource sector who manage or plan to manage projects. This includes project managers, plant managers, design engineers, project engineers, safety personnel, supervisors, and metallurgists- all involved with project implementation. It requires no pre-requisite knowledge and is run over one day with a certificate provided at the completion of the course.
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Know-how for process plant optimisation and improvements.
Basic knowledge, tools and techniques needed to drive an optimisation culture and different optimisation processes currently conducted in the industry are explored. Benchmarking of process plant is highlighted and strategies to start an optimisation process assessed. Suitable for mining personnel, project managers, senior mine and processing plant operating staff, engineers and researchers.
There are many benefits of attending this course. Throughout the course, participants will improve their knowledge in the following areas:
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This course is designed to provide key knowledge of Mineral Processing Plant Optimisation to mining personnel, mine managers, accountants, design engineers, mechanical engineers, project managers, process operators, metallurgical engineers, process engineers and process supervisors involved in mineral processing plants. It will provide methods and procedures to undertake process plant optimisation and the critical steps in undertaking this. It will particularly assist those involved in managing or maintaining process plants and personnel involved in continuous improvement.
For a brochure, further information on this course or to register please contact our training department on +61 8 9421 9000 or send an email to training@metsengineering.com
Understanding the overall operation of a process plant.
The process plant operations course provides an in depth explanation of the typical mineral processing plants involved in base metals, iron ore, gold, uranium and mineral sands processing. Mineral processing unit operations covered include comminution circuits, screening, classification, flotation, magnetic separation and gravity concentration etc. and flowsheets associated with mineral processing.
There are many benefits of attending this course. Throughout the course, participants will improve their knowledge in the following areas:
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This course are designed to suit anyone seeking a thorough understanding about process plant operations. This includes new employees or those seeking to enter the industry, mid level employees that require additional information, and executives who need an overview of the industry.
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In depth knowledge of operations for process plant operators.
The course provides an in depth explanation of the typical unit operations of mineral processing plants operators involved in base metals, iron ore, and gold processing. Mineral processing unit operations covered include crushing, grinding, leaching, stripping, flotation and gravity concentration etc. Process plants are large capital cost facilities and operating efficiency is critical to the success of resource projects. Understanding the unit operations associated with mineral processing provides the ability to improve the process in terms of productivity and efficiency.
The benefits of attending this course are numerous. Participants will learn about process plant operations of various mineral ores, production of concentrates and metals. This course aims to provide operators with an understanding of metal extraction and processing. The course will treat the subjects in sufficient detail to provide operators with a good understanding of the overall operations of a process plant.
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The course is designed to provide key knowledge, background and an understanding of process plant operations to current and future processing plant operators.
For a brochure, further information on this course or to register please contact our training department on +61 8 9421 9000 or send an email to training@metsengineering.com
Planning and testwork for process plant design.
A process plant represents a substantial capital investment. When establishing the design and engineering of mineral processing projects, it is important to undertake the appropriate metallurgical testwork early in the timeline. This ensures effective characterisation and evaluation of the ore bodies from a metallurgical standpoint. Companies frequently fail to prioritise these critical aspects of a resource, addressing them as an afterthought, which can lead to potentially disastrous consequences. This full-day workshop is intended to provide a “how to” starting with drill care and arriving at an optimum comminution and mineral processing circuit for a project. The workshop includes lectures, workshop/discussions and simulation examples.
Attendees will gain essential knowledge of the metallurgical planning and testwork required when evaluating an ore body from the perspective of developing a metallurgical flow sheet and subsequent plant design. A process plant represents a large capital expenditure and the testwork undertaken when characterising the ore deposit needs to be efficiently planned and managed to achieve optimal flow sheet and plant design to facilitate the highest recovery and production outcomes. Detailed information is provided for undertaking design of a comminution and beneficiation circuit. Consideration is also given to the design of CIP/CIL circuits and froth floatation circuits.
(Subject to change & customisation for your requirements)
This course is designed to suit anyone seeking key knowledge of process plant design to mining personnel. This includes new employees or those seeking to enter the industry, mid level employees that require additional information, and executives who need an overview of the industry.
For a brochure, further information on this course or to register please contact our training department on +61 8 9421 9000 or send an email to training@metsengineering.com
Fundamentals of process control components.
Provides an understanding of the fundamentals of the process control components which lead to optimisation control, increasing efficiency and safety assurance. Topics covered include terminology, controllers, flow, temperature, level, pressure and density measurement, output devices, displays, philosophy and DCS selection. This course is designed to introduce knowledge of the process control fundamentals to mining executives, project managers, superintendents and process engineers.
There are many benefits of attending this course. Throughout the course, participants will improve their knowledge in the following areas:
(Subject to change & customisation for your requirements)
This course is designed to suit anyone seeking a thorough understanding of the principals, measurement, instruments and control philosophies used in process control. This includes new employees or those seeking to enter the industry, mid level employees that require additional information, and executives who need an overview of the industry.
For a brochure, further information on this course or to register please contact our training department on +61 8 9421 9000 or send an email to training@metsengineering.com
Pressure hydrometallurgy: background and future.
The course outlines the history of pressure hydrometallurgy including fundamental chemistry, kinetics, thermodynamics, hydrodynamics and modelling, design and materials selection of autoclave processes and auxiliary equipment. Pressure leaching of sulphide concentrates and nickel laterites as well as piloting and new process development are discussed. No prerequisite knowledge is required.
There are many benefits of attending this course. Throughout the course, participants will improve their knowledge in the following areas:
(Subject to change & customisation for your requirements)
This course are designed to suit anyone seeking a thorough understanding of the mining industry. This includes new employees or those seeking to enter the industry, mid level employees that require additional information, and executives who need an overview of the industry.
For a brochure, further information on this course or to register please contact our training department on +61 8 9421 9000 or send an email to training@metsengineering.com
Pressure hydrometallurgy: background and future.
The course outlines the history of pressure hydrometallurgy including fundamental chemistry, kinetics, thermodynamics, hydrodynamics and modelling, design and materials selection of autoclave processes and auxiliary equipment. Pressure leaching of sulphide concentrates and nickel laterites as well as piloting and new process development are discussed. No prerequisite knowledge is required.
There are many benefits of attending this course. Throughout the course, participants will improve their knowledge in the following areas:
(Subject to change & customisation for your requirements)
This course are designed to suit anyone seeking a thorough understanding of the mining industry. This includes new employees or those seeking to enter the industry, mid level employees that require additional information, and executives who need an overview of the industry.
For a brochure, further information on this course or to register please contact our training department on +61 8 9421 9000 or send an email to training@metsengineering.com
Specific phosphate processing knowledge.
Designed to provide knowledge of a wide range of aspects regarding the processing of phosphate. The course covers the history and future of phosphate demands and uses, the geology and mineralogy of phosphate deposits, beneficiation of phosphate ores, downstream phosphate processing and knowledge of current major phosphate operations.
There are many benefits of attending this course. Throughout the course, participants will improve their knowledge in the following areas:
(Subject to change & customisation for your requirements)
These courses are designed to suit anyone seeking a thorough understanding of the fundamentals and equipment used in the processing of phosphate ores. This includes new employees or those seeking to enter the industry, mid level employees that require additional information, and executives who need an overview of the industry.
For a brochure, further information on this course or to register please contact our training department on +61 8 9421 9000 or send an email to training@metsengineering.com
Specific Nickel extraction and processing knowledge.
Designed to introduce all practical aspects of the physical and chemical processing of nickel ores both sulphide and oxide (lateritic). Delegates learn about physical separation and comminution techniques through to pyrometallurgical and hydrometallurgical strategies including leaching methods. No prior knowledge required, best suits those working in the mining industry either directly or indirectly as suppliers and consultants.
There are many benefits of attending this course. Throughout the course, participants will improve their knowledge in the following areas:
(Subject to change & customisation for your requirements)
This course is designed to suit anyone seeking a thorough understanding of the process and theory used for metallurgical accounting. This includes new employees or those seeking to enter the industry, mid level employees that require additional information, and executives who need an overview of the industry.
For a brochure, further information on this course or to register please contact our training department on +61 8 9421 9000 or send an email to training@metsengineering.com
101 of new mining projects.
Providing an overview of the steps required in setting up a mining project. From geology to mining, processing, engineering studies, detailed design, procurement, construction and commissioning. Delegates will gain an understanding of what is involved in turning an ore discovery into an economically viable mining project. This course is ideal for those interested in or working with greenfields mining projects.
There are many benefits of attending this course. Throughout the course, participants will improve their knowledge in the following areas:
(Subject to change & customisation for your requirements)
This course is designed to suit anyone seeking a thorough understanding of the mining industry. This includes new employees or those seeking to enter the industry, mid level employees that require additional information, and executives who need an overview of the industry.
For a brochure, further information on this course or to register please contact our training department on +61 8 9421 9000 or send an email to training@metsengineering.com
Introduction to the mining industry.
Introduction to the mining industry. Learn about the fundamentals of mining, including the terminology used for a better understanding when on site or in the office. Explore extraction techniques and exploration methods used to learn the basic principles and gain an understanding of mineral processing. This course is for non-mining individuals or those new to the industry to give an overall understanding of the many facets of a mine site.
There are many benefits of attending this course. Throughout the course, participants will improve their knowledge in the following areas:
(Subject to change & customisation for your requirements)
This course is designed to suit anyone seeking a thorough understanding of the mining industry. This includes new employees or those seeking to enter the industry, mid level employees that require additional information, and executives who need an overview of the industry.
For a brochure, further information on this course or to register please contact our training department on +61 8 9421 9000 or send an email to training@metsengineering.com
Key knowledge of mineral sands processing.
Learn the ins and outs of everything mineral sands. Understand how to mine, separate and process mineral sands in a mining setting. The course covers wet and dry mining methods, including the machines and processes used for optimised mining. Study and understand the series of physical processes the sand undergoes for separation.
There are many benefits of attending this course. Throughout the course, participants will improve their knowledge in the following areas:
(Subject to change & customisation for your requirements)
This course is designed to suit anyone seeking an understanding for mineral sand extraction, production and uses.
For a brochure, further information on this course or to register please contact our training department on +61 8 9421 9000 or send an email to training@metsengineering.com
Science and engineering principles of mineral processing.
Principles of physical and chemical mineral processing are discussed, and science and engineering principles of mineral processing and their application emphasised. Topics covered include mineralogy, size liberation, grade recovery, comminution circuits, flotation, magnetic separation, leaching, thickening and filtration, various unit processes, process control, maintenance and procedures for improving one’s skill and knowledge in the area. Suitable for those interested in the topic.
There are many benefits of attending this course. Throughout the course, participants will improve their knowledge in the following areas:
(Subject to change & customisation for your requirements)
This course is designed to provide an overview on mineral processing. Suitable for supervisors, plant operators, chemists, engineers, lab technicians, and metallurgists. Additionally, training providers, suppliers to the resource industry, technologists, brokers and investors can also benefit.
For a brochure, further information on this course or to register please contact our training department on +61 8 9421 9000 or send an email to training@metsengineering.com
Mine tailings disposal and management for mining.
Attendees will gain an in-depth knowledge of the broader aspects of tailings history, guidelines, and standards in the mining industry. A strong understanding of tailings management and the design of tailings dams will be covered. The course will address dry stacked tailings and operating practices, including retreatment and clean-up.
There are many benefits of attending this course. Throughout the course, participants will improve their knowledge in the following areas:
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This course is designed to suit anyone seeking a thorough understanding of the principles, mechanisms, equipment, facilities and practices used in mine tailing management and disposal.
For a brochure, further information on this course or to register please contact our training department on +61 8 9421 9000 or send an email to training@metsengineering.com
Mine dewatering control and management.
Dewatering in the mining sector is an essential process of removing water from a location and is crucial in accessing underground areas.
Groundwater can pose major engineering, financial and environmental problems to the mine; every mine site needs to account for dewatering during its operation. Dewatering needs for each site vary depending on environmental and geological considerations. Since most mine operations are susceptible to flooding, uncontrolled water levels can lead to catastrophic flooding that shuts down operations with costly consequences.
To tackle these challenges, it is crucial that the groundwater conditions, project requirements and site availability are thoroughly studied. A reliable dewatering plan is essential to ensure a steady supply of process water throughout a mine site while also removing excess water from working areas to allow for excavations, tunnels, shafts and other constructions to be built below the natural groundwater level.
Selecting the right dewatering design is a critical step in any mining project. Several methods can be employed to effectively control groundwater for construction and mining. Three major dewatering categories are:
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The course is designed to provide key knowledge to mining personnel, project managers, geologists, senior mine engineers and researchers. The course can also benefit training providers, suppliers to the resource industry, technologists, brokers and investors. It assumes no prior knowledge and participants will receive comprehensive notes upon completion of the course.
For a brochure, further information on this course or to register please contact our training department on +61 8 9421 9000 or send an email to training@metsengineering.com
Process and best practices of mine closure & rehab.
This course introduces Mine Closure and Rehabilitation. This includes rules and regulations, and their importance. It goes into the process of rehabilitation of sites and mine closure at the feasibility stage through to closure. Using case studies to look at opportunities to improve and monitor the process over time.
This course teaches you to identify and evaluate closure risks and opportunities, understand the importance of project management in executing closure plans, and explains success criteria and monitoring programs for driving relinquishment.
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For a brochure, further information on this course or to register please contact our training department on +61 8 9421 9000 or send an email to training@metsengineering.com
Introduction to metallurgy for non-metallurgists.
Basic elements of the theory and practices of metallurgy to get an overview of metallurgical principles in the design and operation of a plant. Topics include the science of metallurgy for non-metallurgists point of view, principles of mineralogy, chemistry and processes to extract metal from various rocks and minerals. Suitable for those interested in the topic and no prior knowledge required.
There are many benefits of attending this course. Throughout the course, participants will improve their knowledge in the following areas:
(Subject to change & customisation for your requirements)
This course is designed to suit anyone seeking a thorough understanding of the process and theory used for metallurgy. This includes new employees or those seeking to enter the industry, mid level employees that require additional information, and executives who need an overview of the industry.
For a brochure, further information on this course or to register please contact our training department on +61 8 9421 9000 or send an email to training@metsengineering.com
Metallurgical Testwork & Interpretation: Optimisation techniques for resource efficiency.
Covering metallurgical testwork on ore samples in order to develop a simple process flowsheet that results in minimum capital expenditure, maximised metal recovery, and minimised operating cost. Topics include comminution, gravity, leaching, flotation, thickening and filtering, solvent extraction, magnetic and electrostatic separation testwork. Ideal for metallurgical engineers, process engineers, process supervisors and investors, who are involved in resource projects.
There are many benefits of attending these courses. Throughout the courses, participants will improve their knowledge in the following areas:
(Subject to change & customisation for your requirements)
These courses are designed to suit anyone seeking a thorough understanding of the process and theory used for metallurgical accounting. This includes new employees or those seeking to enter the industry, mid level employees that require additional information, and executives who need an overview of the industry.
For a brochure, further information on this course or to register please contact our training department on +61 8 9421 9000 or send an email to training@metsengineering.com
Design, management and operation of tailings disposal and storage facilities.
Covers the range of mine tailings disposal and management options that are currently used, the principles involved, and a perspective on other options that may be viable to a particular site are discussed. Design considerations and procedures are discussed to enable operators and managers to understand and interpret design and operating reports prepared by outside consulting engineers.
There are many benefits of attending this course. Throughout the course, participants will improve their knowledge in the following areas:
(Subject to change & customisation for your requirements)
This course is designed to suit anyone seeking a thorough understanding of the principals, fundamentals, regulations and design of tailings storage facilities. This includes new employees or those seeking to enter the industry, mid-level employees that require additional information, and executives who need an overview of the industry.
For a brochure, further information on this course or to register please contact our training department on +61 8 9421 9000 or send an email to training@metsengineering.com
Key knowledge of metallurgical accounting.
Participants are familiarised with the standards of accounting and procedures necessary to account for metals. Topics include metallurgical accounting fundamentals, collection of plant data, sampling, measuring and monitoring, daily assay records, bullion, handling gravity concentrates, standards of reconciliation, accounting methods, troubleshooting as well as toll milling. Suitable for mining personnel, consultants, auditors and investors with no prior knowledge.
There are many benefits of attending this course. Throughout the course, participants will improve their knowledge in the following areas:
(Subject to change & customisation for your requirements)
This course is designed to suit anyone seeking a thorough understanding of the process and theory used for metallurgical accounting. This includes new employees or those seeking to enter the industry, mid-level employees that require additional information, and executives who need an overview of the industry.
For a brochure, further information on this course or to register please contact our training department on +61 8 9421 9000 or send an email to training@metsengineering.com
Processes, trends and technologies of metal recovery process.
Attendees gain an understanding of the unit processes involved in metal recovery process with a focus on smelting and hydrometallurgical unit operations which are more environmentally acceptable and sustainable than pyrometallurgical processes. Covering trends, new technology and case studies, suitable to those with interest in the topic.
There are many benefits of attending this course. Throughout the course, participants will improve their knowledge in the following areas:
(Subject to change & customisation for your requirements)
This course is designed to suit anyone seeking a thorough understanding of the mining industry. This includes new employees or those seeking to enter the industry, mid-level employees that require additional information, and executives who need an overview of the industry.
For a brochure, further information on this course or to register please contact our training department on +61 8 9421 9000 or send an email to training@metsengineering.com
Fundamentals of manganese ore processing.
Covers uses of manganese, geology, mineralogy, metallurgical testwork and beneficiation of manganese ores, manganese alloy production and current major manganese mining and processing operations. Flowsheets, plant designs and case studies will also be discussed.
There are many benefits of attending this course. Throughout the course, participants will improve their knowledge in the following areas:
(Subject to change & customisation for your requirements)
This course is designed to suit anyone seeking a thorough understanding of the mining industry, in particular the manganese industry. This includes new employees or those seeking to enter the industry, mid-level employees that require additional information, and executives who need an overview of the industry.
For a brochure, further information on this course or to register please contact our training department on +61 8 9421 9000 or send an email to training@metsengineering.com
The mining, processing and production of battery grade lithium has seen incredible growth and profitability over the last 5 years.
Not all lithium ores are suitable and will result in a successful project. This course looks at the occurrence, mineralogy, end uses and specifications, beneficiation, thermal treatment, hydrometallurgical options, lithium recovery and recent project histories.
Australia has become the world’s largest producer of lithium globally, being driven by a number of projects. Talison’s expansion at Greenbushes and the commissioning of a number of projects has lead to Australia currently producing around 43% per cent of world output. Numerous downstream plants have been announced with the two stage $700 million Lithium Hydroxide production plant in Kwinina by Tianqi nearing completion, a $200 million lithium refinery in Kalgoorlie by Neometals, a $600 million Port Hedland refinery, a $1 billion refinery in Kemerton and an additional Kwinana Refinery by the Kidman-SQM JV. It comes as other players also ramp up production, including:
Australian-owned Orocobre, which owns a brine operation in Argentina, the re-commissioning of Galaxy Resources’ Mt Cattlin operation and production starting at Neometals Mt Marion site in Western Australia. Both pilgangoora projects -Altura and Pilbara Minerals are commissioning and ramping up to design. Additiionally Towana’s Bald Hill, commenced operations in March 2018 and Mineral Resources’ Woodgina operation is orecast to come online in March 2019.
Some analysts are warning this increased supply could be a problem for the dozens of new junior producers who have piled in to take advantage of strong lithium prices. In addition, the massive ramp up seen across the world could possibly lead to an oversupply for lithium; however many companies have announced expansions for processing concentrates and the production of batteries.
The lithium carbonate spot price has more than tripled in the past two years, from $6,000 a tonne to $20,000 a tonne for battery grade material. We could be on the cusp of a massive new industry. At current prices there are enormous profits to be had in the mining and production of lithium concentrates for chemicals or batteries.
There are many benefits of attending this course. Throughout the course, participants will improve their knowledge in the following areas:
(Subject to change & customisation for your requirements)
The 1 day course is designed to provide key knowledge of lithium processing to mining personnel, project managers, geologists, senior mine and processing plant operating staff, engineers and researchers. The course can also benefit training providers, suppliers to the resource industry, technologists, brokers and investors. It assumes no prior knowledge and participants will receive comprehensive notes.
For a brochure, further information on this course or to register please contact our training department on +61 8 9421 9000 or send an email to training@metsengineering.com
Key knowledge of lead & zinc ore processing.
Each stage of the extraction process for lead & zinc ore processing including crushing, milling and classification, flotation, roasting, leaching, smelting, refining, and electrowinning is explained. Useful case studies demonstrating current industry practices are also discussed.
There are many benefits of attending this course. Throughout the course, participants will improve their knowledge in the following areas:
(Subject to change & customisation for your requirements)
This course is designed to suit anyone seeking a thorough understanding of the mining industry. This includes new employees or those seeking to enter the industry, mid-level employees that require additional information, and executives who need an overview of the industry.
For a brochure, further information on this course or to register please contact our training department on +61 8 9421 9000 or send an email to training@metsengineering.com
Key knowledge for iron ore processing.
Iron mineralogy and mining techniques as well as factors to be considered in blending of ores from a processing perspective, topics such as comminution and beneficiation of ore, process analytical methods and commonly utilised pyrometallurgical extraction processes for iron manufacture are discussed. Suitable for anyone interested in the industry and commodity as no prerequisite knowledge is required.
There are many benefits of attending this course. Throughout the course, participants will improve their knowledge in the following areas:
(Subject to change & customisation for your requirements)
This course is designed to suit anyone seeking a thorough understanding of the mining industry, in particular the iron ore industry. This includes new employees or those seeking to enter the industry, mid-level employees that require additional information, and executives who need an overview of the industry.
For a brochure, further information on this course or to register please contact our training department on +61 8 9421 9000 or send an email to training@metsengineering.com
Commercial aspects of everyday industrial minerals.
Participants learn about evaluating raw materials to determine suitability for use as an industrial mineral, including testwork, mineral processing trials and end-product evaluation. Critical aspects of marketing industrial minerals and product market specifications are discussed. No prior knowledge is required, suitable for those interested in the topic.
There are many benefits of attending this course. Throughout the course, participants will improve their knowledge in the following areas:
(Subject to change & customisation for your requirements)
This courses is designed to suit anyone seeking to gain a thorough understanding of the mining industry. This course is suitable for project managers, geologists, senior mine and processing plant operating staff, engineers and researchers.
For a brochure, further information on this course or to register please contact our training department on +61 8 9421 9000 or send an email to training@metsengineering.com
Key knowledge of hydrometallurgy.
Provided is a concise overview of a range of unit processes associated with extractive metallurgy, including technical information regarding comminution and beneficiation as well as unit operations. Ideal for personnel with a background in mining, project managers, geologists, senior mine and processing plant operating staff, engineers, researchers, training providers and suppliers to the resource industry.
There are many benefits of attending this course. Throughout the course, participants will improve their knowledge in the following areas:
(Subject to change & customisation for your requirements)
This course is designed to suit anyone seeking a thorough understanding of the mining industry. This includes new employees or those seeking to enter the industry, mid level employees that require additional information, and executives who need an overview of the industry.
For a brochure, further information on this course or to register please contact our training department on +61 8 9421 9000 or send an email to training@metsengineering.com
Fundamentals of hydrogen energy for mining.
Delegates will gain in-depth knowledge of hydrogen energy production, delivery, storage and use, specifically for mining. The course will cover the history and its future uses. This course is best for engineers, professionals and students who are interested in working within the hydrogen industry, but will also benefit those who are interested in understanding how hydrogen works.
There are many benefits of attending this course. Throughout the course, participants will improve their knowledge in the following areas:
(Subject to change & customisation for your requirements)
The course is designed to provide key knowledge to understand of how hydrogen is produced, stored, and utilized for energy applications to mining personnel, project managers, geologists, senior mine and processing plant operating staff, engineers and researchers.
It is also designed for students who are interested in the hydrogen industry and want to understand hydrogens future potential. The course can also benefit training providers, suppliers to the resource industry, technologists, brokers and investors. It assumes no prior knowledge and participants will receive comprehensive notes.
For a brochure, further information on this course or to register please contact our training department on +61 8 9421 9000 or send an email to training@metsengineering.com
Extractive metallurgy know-how for heap leaching.
Designed to establish the necessary practical knowledge to take full advantage of the heap leaching process for metal recovery with an emphasis on the science and engineering principles and their applications. Integrating various unit processes, process control, maintenance and procedures for improving skill and knowledge in the area. Ideal for project and plant managers, operational staff, chemists and engineers.
There are many benefits of attending these courses. Throughout the courses, participants will improve their knowledge in the following areas:
(Subject to change & customisation for your requirements)
The course is designed to suit anyone seeking a thorough understanding of the mining industry, in particular the gold industry. This includes new employees or those seeking to enter the industry, mid-level employees that require additional information, and executives who need an overview of the industry.
For a brochure, further information on this course or to register please contact our training department on +61 8 9421 9000 or send an email to training@metsengineering.com
Key knowledge for graphite processing.
Graphite is found in a vast number of products and tools and its use is expected to grow in refractories and electric arc smelting. Innovative companies are finding new uses for Graphene as its application grow.
The course looks at the geological occurrence, uses and specifications, mineralogy, beneficiation and project examples.
There are many benefits of attending this course. The course looks at the geological occurrence, uses and specifications, mineralogy, beneficiation and project examples. Throughout the course, participants will improve their knowledge in the following areas:
(Subject to change & customisation for your requirements)
This course is designed to provide key knowledge of graphite processing. Suitable for supervisors, plant operators, chemists, engineers, lab technicians, and metallurgists. Additionally, training providers, suppliers to the resource industry, technologists, brokers and investors can also benefit.
For a brochure, further information on this course or to register please contact our training department on +61 8 9421 9000 or send an email to training@metsengineering.com
Techniques for gold extraction and processing.
Participants acquire the practical knowledge required to grasp the venerable science of gold. Topics covered include mineralogy of gold ores, gravity gold recovery, intensive leaching resin technology, cyanidation, leaching, adsorption, refractory ore treatment, gold recovery, precipitation/ stripping/electrowinning, metallurgical testplans and feasibility studies, project development and flowsheets. Suitable for those with interest in the field, no prerequisite knowledge required.
There are many benefits of attending this course. Throughout the course, participants will improve their knowledge in the following areas:
(Subject to change & customisation for your requirements)
This course is designed to suit anyone seeking a thorough understanding about gold extraction. This includes new employees or those seeking to enter the industry, mid-level employees that require additional information, and executives who need an overview of the industry.
For a brochure, further information on this course or to register please contact our training department on +61 8 9421 9000 or send an email to training@metsengineering.com
Comprehensive understanding of the flotation process.
An introduction to flotation fundamentals, techniques and various types of chemical reagents for flotation. The course includes comprehensive information on flotation devices, machines and circuits including regrind circuits, flash flotation, laboratory flotation testwork, testwork procedures and interpretation of results.
There are many benefits of attending this course. Throughout the course, participants will improve their knowledge in the following areas:
(Subject to change & customisation for your requirements)
This course is designed to suit anyone seeking a thorough understanding of the principles, mechanisms and equipment used in both sulfide and non-sulfide floatation circuits.
For a brochure, further information on this course or to register please contact our training department on +61 8 9421 9000 or send an email to training@metsengineering.com
Introduction to the basic principles of the mining industry.
Covering the fundamentals of mining and terminology used within the industry, topics covered include exploration, geology, mining methods and production, exploration methods, open-pit and underground mining, infrastructure, extraction techniques and mineral processing. This course is ideal for new entrants into the industry or non-industry individuals interested in furthering their knowledge in this field.
There are many benefits of attending this course. Throughout the course, participants will improve their knowledge in the following areas:
(Subject to change & customisation for your requirements)
This course is designed to suit anyone seeking a thorough understanding of dust management. This includes new employees or those seeking to enter the industry, mid-level employees that require additional information, and executives who need an overview of the industry.
For a brochure, further information on this course or to register please contact our training department on +61 8 9421 9000 or send an email to training@metsengineering.com
Introduction to emissions trading and the carbon Pollution reduction Scheme.
Organisations need to understand the Carbon Reduction Scheme to control the cost of compliance, determine if they can pass the cost of carbon through to their customers, and determine how carbon costs might be passed up through their supply chain. Each organisation will need to factor the carbon price into their business plans and develop a portfolio of options to minimise the marginal cost of abatement. This course will prepare you for the changes ahead, explaining obligations and the tools you can use to evaluate the impact on your business.
Personnel attending this course will become familiar with the complex concepts and terminology of greenhouse gas accounting and emissions trading, thus enabling them to become actively involved in the development and implementation of robust containment strategies.
(Subject to change & customisation for your requirements)
Mining executives, financial officers, environmental and sustainability officers, engineers, metallurgists, and plant operators should attend this course. Personnel involved in process and plant design, plant maintenance, greenhouse gas accounting, the evaluation and implementation of low-carbon innovations, or operational control over a site, will find this course beneficial. The course assumes no prior knowledge.
For a brochure, further information on this course or to register please contact our training department on +61 8 9421 9000 or send an email to training@metsengineering.com
Dust management and mitigation in mining.
Covers dust issues on mine sites and associated occupational health and safety, legal aspects of dust loadings in air, as well as dust auditing and reporting. Examples are provided of how the industry deals with dust and mitigation solutions in particular. An example dust monitoring programme is provided to participants. Ideal for those interested in the topic, no prior knowledge is required.
There are many benefits of attending this course. Throughout the course, participants will improve their knowledge in the following areas:
(Subject to change & customisation for your requirements)
This course is designed to suit anyone seeking a thorough understanding of dust management. This includes new employees or those seeking to enter the industry, mid-level employees that require additional information, and executives who need an overview of the industry.
For a brochure, further information on this course or to register please contact our training department on +61 8 9421 9000 or send an email to training@metsengineering.com
Due Diligence: Learn techniques and procedures used for solving issues.
This course will begin with an overview of the history of due diligence in mining.
It will help individuals and companies learn how to identify, prevent and respond to any potential negative impacts related to mining operations and throughout the supply chain. Delegates will cover unit processes, equipment and flow sheets, physical and chemical principals, and problem solving.
This course provides guidance on performing technical due diligence, understanding financiers’ requirements, resource classification schemes, international codes like JORC and Valmin Codes, discounted cash flow models for mining projects, sensitivity and scenario analysis, valuing exploration tenements, and discussing market trends with global case studies.
(Subject to change & customisation for your requirements)
The course is tailored for individuals with limited technical-economic assessment experience, including newcomers to mining valuation, junior members of technical due diligence teams, bankers, and merger and acquisition practitioners. Non-technical staff with accounting, economics, analysts, or business qualifications can also benefit from understanding the technical inputs to project evaluation and their impact on financial outcomes.
For a brochure, further information on this course or to register please contact our training department on +61 8 9421 9000 or send an email to training@metsengineering.com
Processes, safety and hazard mitigation of cyanide management.
Participants are informed of the safety procedures and hazards of cyanide use, and exploring various degradation methods. Fundamental aspects of the international code for cyanide management are highlighted, OHS, environmental issues and strategies discussed, and relevant case studies examined. Ideal for plant operators, safety and transport personnel, supervisors and metallurgists working in or with cyanide-using operations and researchers.
There are many benefits of attending this course. Throughout the course, participants will improve their knowledge in the following areas:
(Subject to change & customisation for your requirements)
This course is designed to suit those that have a background or are looking at getting into the gold mining industry; in particular, those that will be around or are concerned with cyanide. Suitable for supervisors, plant operators, chemists, engineers, lab technicians, and metallurgists. Additionally, training providers, suppliers to the resource industry, technologists, brokers and investors can also benefit.
For a brochure, further information on this course or to register please contact our training department on +61 8 9421 9000 or send an email to training@metsengineering.com
Crushing & Grinding: From equipment to processes.
Gaining a comprehensive understanding of crushing & grinding processes, equipment and process flowsheets, participants learn about plant design and layout, comminution testwork, screen types, crushers and mill selection. Suitable for mining personnel, project managers, senior mine and processing plant operating staff, engineers and researchers.
There are many benefits of attending this course. Throughout the course, participants will improve their knowledge in the following areas:
(Subject to change & customisation for your requirements)
This course is designed to provide an overview on the comminution processes that are used in minerals processing. The course covers crushing, screening, milling and classification. Suitable for supervisors, plant operators, chemists, engineers, lab technicians, and metallurgists. Additionally, training providers, suppliers to the resource industry, technologists, brokers and investors can also benefit.
For a brochure, further information on this course or to register please contact our training department on +61 8 9421 9000 or send an email to training@metsengineering.com
From process to tools – estimating cost across the life-cycle.
A formal and rational approach toward estimating including simple calculations and statistical techniques. Participants look at a variety of means to establish cost contingency, the estimating process of life-cycle cost and various cost estimation tools. Both finance industry personnel as well as participants without any prior knowledge will equally benefit.
There are many benefits of attending this course. Throughout the course, participants will improve their knowledge in the following areas:
(Subject to change & customisation for your requirements)
This course is designed to provide an overview on the cost estimation process for mineral processing plants. The course covers capital costs, operational costs, contingencies, estimating methods and risk assessments. Suitable for supervisors, managers, consultants, coordinators, financiers and brokers.
For a brochure, further information on this course or to register please contact our training department on +61 8 9421 9000 or send an email to training@metsengineering.com
Techniques for high grade copper extraction.
A concise overview of the specific unit processes associated with copper processing is provided to participants including sound technical information regarding copper geological occurrence, mineralogy and mining techniques. Comminution and beneficiation (including froth flotation) of copper ores is included, supported by a range of industry examples.
There are many benefits of attending this course. Throughout the course, participants will improve their knowledge in the following areas:
(Subject to change & customisation for your requirements)
This course is designed to suit those that have a background or are looking at getting into the copper mining industry. Suitable for supervisors, plant operators, chemists, engineers, lab technicians, and metallurgists. Additionally, training providers, suppliers to the resource industry, technologists, brokers, and investors can benefit.
For a brochure, further information on this course or to register please contact our training department on +61 8 9421 9000 or send an email to training@metsengineering.com
Understanding the key principles in controlling plant operations.
This course provides an in-depth explanation of typical mineral processing plants involved in base metals, iron ore, gold, uranium and mineral sands processing. Mineral processing unit operations covered include comminution circuits, screening, classification, flotation, magnetic separation and gravity concentration, etc.
There are many benefits of attending this course. Throughout the course, participants will improve their knowledge in the following areas:
(Subject to change & customisation for your requirements)
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This course is ideal for people with some experience in the industry to gain an advanced understanding of the control of mineral processing plants. Prior knowledge on the science and engineering basics is advantageous, but not essential. Suitable as a refresher and/or update of recent advances and best practices across a range of commodities
For a brochure, further information on this course or to register please contact our training department on +61 8 9421 9000 or send an email to training@metsengineering.com
Understanding coal processing and the industry.
Evaluating previous, current and future demands for coal, participants will be familiarised with current extraction and processing methods, whilst examining the current operations and major deposits in development. This course provides a concrete understanding of the coal industry and the challenges ahead. It is suitable for those interested in coal processing and no prior knowledge is required.
There are many benefits of attending this course. Throughout the course, participants will improve their knowledge in the following areas:
(Subject to change & customisation for your requirements)
This course is designed to suit those that have a background in or are looking at getting into the coal mining industry. This includes new employees or those seeking to enter the industry, mid level employees that require additional information, and executives who need an overview of the industry.
For a brochure, further information on this course or to register please contact our training department on +61 8 9421 9000 or send an email to training@metsengineering.com
Bulk materials handling and ore related challenges.
An introduction to bulk materials handling is provided, ranging from issues for feeders, conveyors, bins and chutes through to handling of wet sticky clay ores and dusty dry ores, as well as OH&S issues. This course addresses the relevance of TUNRA testing and provides an insight into numerous industry case studies. Ideal for those wishing to gain or expand their knowledge on the topic.
There are many benefits of attending this course. Throughout the course, participants will improve their knowledge in the following areas:
(Subject to change & customisation for your requirements)
This course is designed to suit anyone seeking a thorough understanding of the mining industry. This includes new employees or those seeking to enter the industry, mid-level employees that require additional information, and executives who need an overview of the industry.
For a brochure, further information on this course or to register please contact our training department on +61 8 9421 9000 or send an email to training@metsengineering.com
The concepts behind best practices in mineral processing.
The basic concept behind best practice for mineral processing is that of “inherently safer design”. This concept is based on the idea of safety being a primary consideration at every stage of the design progress, finding ways to remove risks from the process, rather than putting up barriers between them. This course focuses on the initial feasibility studies right through to the final implemented design, including the process selected, plant layout, unit operations, and the general safety of all surroundings that may be affected by the plant. These considerations should be used to adjust the design process to ensure problems are averted.
By combining the above and running through the design process, a plant design can be achieved that will deliver not only a specification product at a good profit level but will also do so with the greatest care for personnel, operability and environmental considerations, saving on considerable costs once up and running.
There are many benefits to attending this course. Participants will gain an understanding on the best practices in mineral processing through a series of case studies. These case studies will act as a reference to current projects on the following topics: soft ores, hard ores, copper gold ores, magnetite ores, refractory gold ores, complex base metal ores and iron ores.
(Subject to change & customisation for your requirements)
The workshop is designed to provide knowledge of a wide range of aspects regarding the best practices in mineral processing to project managers, geologists, senior mine and processing plant operating staff, engineers and researchers. The course can also benefit training providers, suppliers to the resource industry, technologists, accountants, brokers and investors. It requires no pre-requisite knowledge.
For a brochure, further information on this course or to register please contact our training department on +61 8 9421 9000 or send an email to training@metsengineering.com
Optimum beneficiation through science and engineering.
Get familiar with the various physical properties of an ore that can be exploited to separate a low grade fraction including variation in hardness, density, reflectance, conductivity and magnetism. Potential of low grade ores and the role of beneficiation in the mineral processing industry are discussed. No prior knowledge is required.
There are many benefits of attending this course. Throughout the course, participants will improve their knowledge in the following areas:
(Subject to change & customisation for your requirements)
This course is designed to provide an overview on the beneficiation of low grade ores. Suitable for supervisors, plant operators, chemists, engineers, lab technicians, and metallurgists. Additionally, training providers, suppliers to the resource industry, technologists, brokers and investors can also benefit.
For a brochure, further information on this course or to register please contact our training department on +61 8 9421 9000 or send an email to training@metsengineering.com
Essentials of processing and beneficiation of low grade iron ores.
Covering the geology and mineralogy of deposits, testwork for low grade ores and case studies, participants gain an appreciation of operating beneficiation plants and all major beneficiation processes including crushing, screening, gravity concentration, dense media separation, magnetic separation and flotation. No prior knowledge is required; this course suits project managers, geologists, senior mine and plant operating staff, engineers and researchers.
There are many benefits of attending this course. Throughout the course, participants will improve their knowledge in the following areas:
(Subject to change & customisation for your requirements)
This course is designed to suit anyone seeking a thorough understanding of the process of beneficiation of iron ores. This includes new employees or those seeking to enter the industry, mid-level employees that require additional information, and executives who need an overview of the industry.
For a brochure, further information on this course or to register please contact our training department on +61 8 9421 9000 or send an email to training@metsengineering.com
Bacterial Leaching: Using micro-organisms for metal extraction.
Participants learn about the advantages of bacteria and their application in leaching ores and concentrates. Moreover, insight into various bioleaching methods and current methodologies used in industrial bioleaching plants is provided. Assuming no prior knowledge, this course suits mining personnel, project managers, researchers, training providers, suppliers to the resources industry, technologists, accountants, brokers, and investors.
There are many benefits of attending this course. Throughout the course, participants will improve their knowledge in the following areas:
(Subject to change & customisation for your requirements)
This course is designed to suit anyone seeking a thorough understanding of the mining industry. This includes new employees or those seeking to enter the industry, mid-level employees that require additional information, and executives who need an overview of the industry.
For a brochure, further information on this course or to register please contact our training department on +61 8 9421 9000 or send an email to training@metsengineering.com
Understand and plan assaying validations.
Participants gain a comprehensive overview of sample preparation and assay techniques utilised for mineral samples in the resources sector, including issues, best practices and reporting standards for highest quality data. Whilst no prior knowledge is required, the course is ideal for lab technicians, equipment suppliers and those seeking to understand lab test practices.
There are many benefits of attending this course. Throughout the course, participants will improve their knowledge in the following areas:
(Subject to change & customisation for your requirements)
This course is designed to suit those that have some background in mineral processing and laboratory analysis; in particular, those that wish to expand their knowledge about assaying and sampling. This includes metallurgists, engineers, lab technicians, lab supervisors and metallurgical technicians.
For a brochure, further information on this course or to register please contact our training department on +61 8 9421 9000 or send an email to training@metsengineering.com
Advanced mineral processing, trends and technologies.
This course is ideal for people with experience in the industry to gain an advanced understanding of the principles of physical and chemical mineral processing. Prior knowledge is expected with emphasis on the scientific and engineering principles of mineral processing and their applications. Suitable as a refresher and/or update of recent advances and best practice across a range of environments.
There are many benefits of attending this course. Throughout the course, participants will improve their knowledge in the following areas:
(Subject to change & customisation for your requirements)
This course is designed to suit those that have suitable background in metallurgy and minerals processing. This includes experienced graduates, process operators, engineers and metallurgists who wish to expand their knowledge. Additionally, training providers, suppliers to the resource industry, technologists, brokers and investors can also benefit.
For a brochure, further information on this course or to register please contact our training department on +61 8 9421 9000 or send an email to training@metsengineering.com
Advanced metallurgical technology: understanding of the principles of physical and chemical mineral processing.
This course is ideal for people with experience in the industry wanting to gain an advanced understanding of the principles of physical and chemical mineral processing. Prior knowledge is expected with emphasis on the scientific and engineering principles of mineral processing and their applications. Suitable as a refresher and/or update of recent advances and best practice across a range of mineral processing environments.
There are many benefits of attending this course. Throughout the course, participants will improve their knowledge in the following areas:
(Subject to change & customisation for your requirements)
This course is designed to suit those that have a suitable background in metallurgy and minerals processing. This includes experienced operators, graduates, process engineers and metallurgists who wish to expand their knowledge. Additionally, training providers, suppliers to the resource industry and technologists, can also benefit from the course.
For a brochure, further information on this course or to register please contact our training department on +61 8 9421 9000 or send an email to training@metsengineering.com
Advanced understanding of the flotation process.
This course is ideal for people with experience in the industry to gain an advanced understanding of flotation principles and practices. Prior knowledge is expected with emphasis on the science and engineering fundamentals of flotation. Suitable as a refresher and/or update of recent advances and best practices across a range of commodities.
There are many benefits of attending this course. Throughout the course, participants will improve their knowledge in the following areas:
(Subject to change & customisation for your requirements)
This course is ideal for people with experience in the industry to gain an advanced understanding of flotation principles and practices. Prior knowledge is expected with emphasis on the science and engineering fundamentals of flotation. Suitable as a refresher and/or update of recent advances and best practices across a range of commodities.
For a brochure, further information on this course or to register please contact our training department on +61 8 9421 9000 or send an email to training@metsengineering.com