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

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