Overview
Description
Examining the detailed extractive metallurgy for Precious Metals, a Nevada industry.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Fall - Even Years
Terms
fall
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- identify geological deposits as ore by supervision and managing sampling to obtain a representative sample and select lab metallurgical tests for precious metals.
- compare and contrast lab metallurgical test work and data to determine the process design and flowsheet for an ore.
- understand and communicate the principles, chemistry and physical properties of precious metals ores for extraction and recovery.
- identify precious metals extraction process problems with steps to improve metal recovery, reduce costs and ensure closure plans.
- identify, explain and moderate hazards and environmental aspects of precious metals processing.