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MET 773 - Precious Metals

(3 units)
Examining the detailed extractive metallurgy for Precious Metals, a Nevada industry.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall - Even Years

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. identify geological deposits as ore by supervision and managing sampling to obtain a representative sample and select lab metallurgical tests for precious metals.
2. compare and contrast lab metallurgical test work and data to determine the process design and flowsheet for an ore.
3. understand and communicate the principles, chemistry and physical properties of precious metals ores for extraction and recovery.
4. identify precious metals extraction process problems with steps to improve metal recovery, reduce costs and ensure closure plans.
5. identify, explain and moderate hazards and environmental aspects of precious metals processing.


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