Assistant course leader details:

Mr L Maseko
Senior Lecturer
MSc Mining Engineering
Department of Mining, Minerals and Geomatics
GJ Gerwel building
+27 11 471 3185
masekla@unisa.ac.za

Programme administrator:

Admin Officer
Unisa Centre for Lifelong Learning
360 Lillian Ngoyi Street, Pretoria Central
Solomon Mahlangu Building 2nd floor
Tel: 012 352 4288
Email address: UCL@unisa.ac.za
Application Link: www.unisa.ac.za/applyslp

Purpose statement:

This mineral processing module gives students a basic understanding of the main processes used to treat and upgrade mined ore. The module starts with ore handling and the use of conveyor systems. Students then learn the principles of crushing and screening, followed by milling using autogenous mills, semi-autogenous mills and ball mills. The role of hydrocyclones in classifying particles is also covered. The module includes pumps, the basic ideas of froth flotation, and dewatering methods such as thickening, filtration and drying. Tailings disposal, magnetic separation, Allflux operation and basic sampling techniques are also included. At the end of the module, students will be able to explain and apply the key mineral processing methods used in a typical plant, understand how the different unit operations work together, and make basic decisions about equipment selection and process performance.

Modules:

MINEP01 - Mineral Processing