Hard Skills
AdvancedMineral ProcessingThe technique of processing raw ores and minerals to separate valuable minerals from waste rock through crushing, grinding, and flotation.
ExpertPyrometallurgyA branch of extractive metallurgy consisting of the thermal treatment of ores and metallurgical concentrates to bring about physical and chemical transformations.
AdvancedHydrometallurgyThe process of obtaining metals from their ores by the use of aqueous chemistry for the recovery of metals from ores, concentrates, and recycled materials.
IntermediateProcess Simulation and ModelingThe use of specialized software to model metallurgical processes to predict outcomes, optimize flowsheet design, and reduce operational risks.
AdvancedMetallurgical ThermodynamicsThe application of thermodynamic laws to chemical reactions and phase equilibria within metal and mineral systems.
ExpertTailings ManagementThe planning and execution of waste disposal strategies for the materials left over after the process of separating the valuable fraction from the uneconomic fraction of an ore.
IntermediateMaterials CharacterizationThe process of measuring and determining physical, chemical, and structural properties of materials using techniques like XRD, SEM, and spectroscopy.