Hard Skills
AdvancedMineral ProcessingThe practice of processing raw ores to separate valuable minerals from waste rock using physical and chemical methods.
SpecialistHydrometallurgyThe field of extractive metallurgy involving the use of aqueous chemistry for the recovery of metals from ores and concentrates.
SpecialistPyrometallurgyThermal treatment of minerals and metallurgical ores to bring about physical and chemical transformations for metal recovery.
IntermediateMetallurgical AccountingThe systematic tracking and reconciliation of metal flows through a processing plant to determine mass balance and recovery efficiency.
ExpertProcess OptimizationThe application of analytical methods to improve the efficiency, yield, and throughput of metallurgical circuits.
AdvancedTailings ManagementThe technical oversight of the disposal and storage of byproduct materials left over after metal extraction.
IntermediateAssay AnalysisThe chemical analysis of ore samples to determine the presence and concentration of specific metals.