This unit deals with froth flotation of minerals, dewatering of concentrates and tailings disposal. It involves aspects of fluid mechanics and slurry handling, surface chemistry, electrokinetics, flotation theory and practice, agglomeration, coagulation, flocculation, thickening, filtration, drying and tailings disposal. -- Course Website
Instructor: Professor Richard Durham
Prerequisites: CHPR3412 Extractive Metallurgy—Principles (formerly MATE3412) or ENRL1131 Introduction to Extractive Metallurgy [EXM131 Murdoch] or equivalent