Introduction

Mankind has revered gold since ages immemorial. Gold may have been the first metal used by humans (around 6000 BC) and was valued for ornamentation and rituals. In modern societies, gold is the ultimate icon of wealth and prestige, its unique properties make it a highly valuable raw material in the production of high-tech devices such as supercomputers, satellites and many others.

Due to the high value of gold and its relative scarcity, economical and efficient recovery of gold from its ores is a concern that has preoccupied us for a very long time. From the era of the alchemists that seeked the secrets of the holy metal to the current days, gold extraction is an activity that human has perfected through time. METS has design a Gold Extraction Short Course that focuses specifically on the processing of gold bearing ores to produce gold bullions.

Course Benefits

Participants will learn about the practical applications of the metallurgical principles and methods used in gold processing operations. They will have the opportunity to upgrade their knowledge in the extractive metallurgy of gold and discuss issues they encountered with their plant processes. The course assumes no prior knowledge and will treat the subjects in sufficient detail to provide a very good understanding of gold extraction and gold projects.

The Gold Extraction Course is a unique opportunity for participants to acquire the practical knowledge required to grasp the venerable science of gold in the 21st century. The course information will draw on 35 years experience in the gold industry, and will include case studies based on real gold production projects that were implemented both in Australia and overseas.

Lead Presenter

Damian Connelly - Director/Principal Consulting Engineer
Mineral Engineering Technical Services
Damian has over 35 years experience as a Consulting Metallurgist. He has extensive experience in the gold, copper, lead, zinc, uranium and iron ore industries. His field of expertise lies in plant operations, feasibility studies, detailed design, and commissioning. He has been involved in many projects including engineering, audit, due diligence, tenders and expert witness work. Damian has been actively involved in the development of the Roxby Uranium Processing Plant.

METS' training courses have been run both in Australia and overseas, and are highly regarded.

Who Should Attend?

The course is designed to instill key knowledge of the Resource Sector to mining executives, project managers, geologist, senior mine and processing plant operating staff, engineers and researchers. The course can also benefit training providers, suppliers to resource industry, technologist, accountants, brokers and investors.

The course will be conducted by Damian Connelly, a consulting metallurgist with over 35 years experience. The course covers basic theoretical aspects, practical procedures commonly being used and looks at case histories highlighting best practices and potential pitfalls that could affect gold projects.

Course Programme

•  Introduction
• Mineralogy
• Comminution
• Coarse Gravity & Beneficiation
• Cyanidation
• Cyanide Management
• HeapVat Leaching
• Adsorption
• Refractory Ore Treatment
• Stripping Gold & Recovery
• Ancillary
• Metallurgical Testplans & Feasibility Studies
• Project Development

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