MAD 308 - Mineral Processing II

Course Objectives

The purpose of the Mineral Processing II course is to provide mining engineering students with advanced knowledge of ore beneficiation processes, including the theoretical principles and industrial applications of various physical and physicochemical separation methods. The course aims to develop students’ ability to select appropriate processing techniques based on ore characteristics and to design process flowsheets accordingly. Within this scope, students gain an in-depth understanding of flotation, magnetic separation, electrostatic separation, and other advanced beneficiation techniques, as well as the capability to analyze the effects of process parameters on performance. Furthermore, the course aims to equip students with engineering problem-solving skills for both laboratory and industrial-scale challenges, while considering efficiency, product quality, energy consumption, and sustainability criteria in developing optimal beneficiation strategies.

Course Description

Mineral Processing II is a course designed to provide mining engineering students with advanced knowledge of ore beneficiation principles and applications. The course covers detailed study of physical and physicochemical separation methods suitable for different mineral and ore types, with particular emphasis on flotation, magnetic separation, electrostatic separation, and advanced classification techniques. Students learn to understand the relationship between ore characterization and process performance, develop appropriate beneficiation flowsheets, and evaluate the effects of process parameters on product quality, recovery, and energy consumption. The course also includes industrial applications, recent technological developments, and sustainable mining approaches as integral components of the curriculum.