Topic outline

  • Module 3: How metals are produced?

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    After Module 3, you will be able to:​

    • explain what are primary and secondary metal sources ​
    • identify the challenges connected with  metal ores, their quality and availability​
    • outline fundamentals of metals production from mining to refining 

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    Content of Module 3

    • The value chain of metals from mining to refining
    • Different types of raw materials
    • The role of minerals processing and its principles
    • Introduction to pyrometallurgy and hydrometallurgy

    To complete Module 3:

    After completing activities remember to Mark them as done!
    (Mark as done option can be found next to each video and reading task)

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      Quiz 1 Module 3: Minerals Processing
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      Video 3 - Flash Smelting technology URL
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      Quiz 2 Module 3: Ferrous and non-ferrous pyrometallurgy
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      Quiz 3 Module 3: Hydrometallurgy
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      Q&A Forum URL
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      Slides from the videos (Module 3) Folder
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      Additional Reading: The Mining of Minerals and the Limits to Growth File PDF
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