The use of aqueous chemistry to recover metals is based upon leaching, solution concentration and purification and metal recovery. In the leaching process, oxidation, grind size, contact time, temperature and pH are all important parameters.

The metal recovery course covers hydro metallurgical processes such as leaching of ores and concentrates to extract metals into solution. Once in solution the metals are recovered by solvent extraction, crystallisation, precipitation, cementation or electrowinning.

The old smoke stack industries are dying and hydrometallurgy is the future for metal extraction and production.

This course covers trends and new technology plus examples and case studies.

The attendees will gain an understanding of the unit processes involved in metal recovery from ores and concentrates. The course focuses on smelting and hydrometallurgical unit operations which are more environmentally acceptable and sustainable than pyrometallurgical processes.

Participants are provided with comprehensive course notes on CD covering the basic theoretical and practical aspects of metal recovery. This will serve as a valuable resource for later reference. The course will treat the subjects in sufficient detail to provide a very good understanding of metal recovery.

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