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24-MMP-A3 Mineral Processing: December 2018

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  1. Question 1 Bell Concentrator Flowsheet
  2. Question 2 Iron Ore Grinding Circuit
  3. Question 3 Mineral Processing Short-Answer Bank
  4. Question 4 Niobium Flotation Plant Audit

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EGBC National Exam — Mining and Mineral Processing Engineering, 09-MMP-A3 Mineral Processing, 2018-Dec. 3 hours duration, closed book; only an approved Casio or Sharp calculator permitted. Four questions constitute a complete exam paper (100 marks total).

Reference texts: Wills & Finch, Wills' Mineral Processing Technology, 8th ed. (comminution, crushers and mills – Ch. 6; classification, hydrocyclones and partition curves – Ch. 9; gravity concentration – Ch. 10; froth flotation, cells, reagents and flotation columns – Ch. 12; metallurgical balances, recovery/enrichment ratio – Ch. 1 & 12; solid-liquid separation, thickening and filtration – Ch. 15); SME Mining Engineering Handbook, 3rd ed. (porphyry copper mill flowsheets); BC Health, Safety and Reclamation Code for Mines, and the MEND/GARD Guide (Global Acid Rock Drainage Guide) for acid mine drainage prediction and control in the Canadian regulatory context.