" A Practical and Technical Presentation of Methods and Challenges in Uranium Mining and Processing "

Introduction

The METS Uranium Course provides a concise overview of the specific unit processes associated with uranium processing. Uranium mining and exploration in Australia is currently experiencing a strong resurgence, creating an unprecedented demand for personnel with technical expertise in this field.

METS has created this course in direct response to industry requests to develop a workshop specifically dealing with the practical aspects of uranium mining and processing. This is a rare opportunity to learn from experts with practical hands-on knowledge.

Speakers

Damian Connelly - Director/Principal Consulting Engineer
Mineral Engineering Technical Services
Damian has over 40 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.

John Dunlop - Mining Engineer
John S Dunlop & Associates
John has over 35 years experience as a Mining Engineer. His experience spans from surface to underground mining applications in the hard rock, metalliferous field, where he holds current Mine Management Certificates of Competency (1st Class). He has consulted in most fields of mining engineering, but principally project feasibility, operations management, mine design and valuation, technical audits, merger and acquisitions, corporate advice and expert witness work. John is the Chairman of Alliance Resources Ltd which has uranium interests; in particular the development of the Beverley 4 Mile Uranium Project.

Who Should Attend?

The course is designed to provide key knowledge of the Uranium 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. It requires no pre-requisite knowledge and is one day course with a certificate provided at the completion of the course.

Outcomes

• Understand the economics and future trends of the uranium industry.
• Understand the igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic environment in which economic uranium concentration can occur.
• Understand radiation principles and its application to exploration and OH&S issues.
• Be conversant with mining techniques and issues as it applies to uranium, including the unique ISL technique.
• Know the important uranium minerals and the substantial impact mineralogy has on economic and process viability.
• Be able to describe all stages of mineral processing, from primary crushing to the production of yellowcake.
• Be aware of the special OH&S issues (radiation) related to uranium mining, processing and transportation.
• Be aware of the numerous and strict regulatory guidelines in place with respect to handling of uranium minerals.

Course Programme

• Introduction - The supply, demand and politics of uranium
• Elemental uranium and radiation
• Introduction to uranium geology and ore genesis
• Uranium mining considerations
• Uranium mineralogy and processing
• OH&S issues
• The regulatory environment
• Case studies

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