Hard Skills
IntermediateMetallurgical Sample PreparationThe process of crushing, grinding, polishing, and mounting mineral or metal specimens for microscopic or chemical analysis.
AdvancedFlotation and Leaching TestingConducting bench-scale tests to evaluate the separation of minerals from ore using chemical reagents and air bubbles.
AdvancedAnalytical Instrumentation OperationThe use of specialized equipment such as X-ray Fluorescence (XRF), ICP-OES, and Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM) for material characterization.
IntermediateLaboratory Safety and Chemical ManagementStrict adherence to WHMIS/GHS standards for handling hazardous reagents and maintaining a safe metallurgical lab environment.
IntermediateQuality Control (QC) ProtocolsThe application of statistical methods and standard reference materials to validate laboratory results.