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A ROADMAP FOR MINERALS PROCESSING EDUCATION
Mineral Processing Competencies
Recommended Graduate Competencies
These competencies should be delivered by undergraduate programs.
Bridging courses are recommended where graduates have not covered
these topics.
General Mineral Processing Personal &
Professional Skills
Basic science, Comminution Problem solving,
mathematics and Flotation critical thinking
statistics Physical separation Research skills
Heat and mass Mineralogy and Oral and written
balances liberation communication
Computer Sampling theory and Team-work
applications practice
Extractive metallurgy
basics (hydro/pyro)
Competencies to develop during first 5 years
Early career competency development is primarily the responsibility of
employers. Many of these topics are provided by academic institutions as
professional development offerings.
General Mineral Processing Personal &
Professional Skills
Risk management Metallurgical Global mining
Social/ accounting and industry experience
Environmental statistical methods Technical
sustainability Sampling practice communication
Mineral economics, Process control Management and
Project finance Materials handling leadership
OHS responsibility Extractive metallurgy
Impc Mineral Processing Education Roadmap 5
