Introduction to Mineral Processing & Extractive Metallurgical Engineering

At the end of the course, it is envisaged that students will 1. Have complete mental picture of the ‘what’, the ‘why’, the ‘how’, the ‘when’, the ‘who’, the ‘where’, and the ‘which’ of Metallurgical Engineering. 2. Be acquainted with several metallurgical engineering terms 3. Be motivated to be proud of the profession and to put in their best to excel, 4. Be eager to put into practice what they have learnt. 5. Be acquainted with earth sciences terms such as geology, geosciences and their specialised subdivisions such as mineral exploration including (prospecting and valuation), mineralogy, geo-chemistry, mining geology and mining engineering 6. Be able to have a clear mental picture of what mineral processing & extractive metallurgical engineering are all about

Interdependence and Interrelationships among geology/geosciences, mining engineering, mineral processing technology and extractive metallurgical engineering; Geology/Geo- sciences: i. Geology and Geosciences: Definition of both terms; definition, origin and types of rocks; definition and classification of ore deposits ii. Mineral Exploration: Definition, classification and purposes of prospecting; valuation and ore reserve estimation Minerals and Mineralogy: Definition, classification and uses of minerals; introductory Mineralogy: Definition, classification, mineral properties, minerals identification techniques and critical importance of mineralogy in mineral processing technology Mining Engineering; Nexus between Mining and Mineral Processing and why they are engineering disciplines, Introduction to mining and mining law: Definition, classification of mining methods and various applications. Mineral Processing Engineering: Mineral Processing Technology (Physical and Physico-Chemical Properties of Metals: Definition, scope and mineral processing technology; unit operations in mineral processing: Communition, concentration, particle size analysis and dewatering; auxiliary services in mineral processing. Metallurgical Engineering. The nexus between mineral processing technology and metallurgical engineeringHistorical development of metallurgical engineering: From Art to science and from science to engineering, differentiate between Metallurgy and Metallurgical Engineering. Metallurgical Engineering: Ferrous & Non-Ferrous Industries as basis for industrialization and national economic development; Nigerian Metallurgical Industry; Professional Bodies such as Nigerian Society of Engineers, Nigerian Metallurgical Society (NMS). 200 level Courses