CSM2321DA - Material Processing (2023)

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MODULE TITLEMaterial Processing CREDIT VALUE30
MODULE CODECSM2321DA MODULE CONVENERUnknown
DURATION: TERM 1 2 3
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This module will introduce you to the main technologies and processes for mineral processing and hydrometallurgy for a range of important metalliferous and industrial mineral deposits covering:  the comminution and liberation of minerals; the separation of minerals; and, the extraction of metals, including emerging approaches, technologies and digital applications in these areas. You will also learn about the geochemical, mineralogical, geophysical and remote sensing techniques of mine waste characterisation, the methods used to predict their behaviour in the environment, the character of common mine waste types, and techniques of remediation, including the design and management of tailings dams, as well as designing for mine closure, cost estimation and financing

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CREDIT VALUE 30 ECTS VALUE 15
PRE-REQUISITE MODULES None
CO-REQUISITE MODULES None
NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) 5 AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING No
ORIGIN DATE Friday 19 August 2022 LAST REVISION DATE Wednesday 01 February 2023
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