Introduction

Vanadium is a transition metal used predominately for the production of high strength steels. Approximately 80% of vanadium produced goes into steel production, with various end products including high strength tools, structural applications and jet engine components. The vanadium market can fluctuate widely in short periods given the relatively small market demand, with major influences of steel demand and new operations coming online. China, Russia and South Africa dominate the vanadium market in terms of resources and production numbers.

The vanadium processing workshop is a one day course designed to cover the demands and uses of vanadium, the geology and mineralogy of vanadium deposits, metallurgical testwork for vanadium ores, beneficiation of vanadium ores, ferrovanadium and vanadium chemical production and knowledge of current major vanadium processing operations.

Workshop Benefits

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.

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

Who Should Attend?

This workshop is designed to provide knowledge of a wide range of aspects regarding the processing of vanadium to project managers, geologists, senior mine and processing plant operating staff, engineers and researchers. The course can also benefit training providers, suppliers to resource industry, technologists, accountants, brokers and investors. It requires no pre-requisite knowledge and is run over a half day with a certificate provided at the completion of the course. Participants will be provided with comprehensive course notes on CD covering the basic theoretical and practical aspects of Vanadium Processing.  

Workshop Programme

• Introduction
• Mineralogy
• Crushing and Grinding
• Magnetic Separation
• Roasting
• Leaching and Flake Production
• Ferrovanadium Production
• Projects and Case Studies

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