This course provides an introduction to the processes used to produce unrefined metal from ore. It includes a review of mineralogy, unit operations of concentrators and smelter complexes. Particular attention is given to the processes required for the production of copper, nickel, lead, zinc and iron and their quantitative understanding through process calculations. Application of material and energy balances, heat and fluid flow to mineral and metallurgical processes is discussed. (10/18/0/26/0)~ COURSE DELETED IN 2009/10 ~
