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EMET 583 - Processing of Precious Metal Resources

3 credits (Hrs: 2.5 Lec., 1.5 Lab)
An introduction to the processing and hydrometallurgy of precious metal ores with a focus on gold. Lectures cover crushing, grinding, autoclaving, agglomeration, roasting, concentration, leaching, solution purification, recovery, cementation, electrowinning and recycling. Environmental concerns and industrial solutions are emphasized. The laboratory experience consists of visiting gold processing facilities, collecting processing data from each plant, and writing summary trip reports.

Prerequisite(s): Senior or Graduate Standing and Consent. Offered on demand.


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