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EGBC National Exam — Mining and Mineral Processing Engineering, 09-MMP-A3 Mineral Processing (National Exams May 2019). 3 hours duration, closed book; only an approved Casio or Sharp calculator permitted. Three questions constitute a complete exam paper (100 marks total).
Reference texts: Wills & Finch, Wills' Mineral Processing Technology, 8th ed. (comminution and Bond's Third Theory – Ch. 6; classification and hydrocyclones – Ch. 9; froth flotation, cells and flotation columns – Ch. 12; metallurgical balances, recovery/economic efficiency – Ch. 1 & 12; particle characterization, sedimentation and gravity concentration – Ch. 1 & 10); Taggart, Handbook of Mineral Dressing (classical definition of metallurgical/economic efficiency); SME Mining Engineering Handbook, 3rd ed. (porphyry copper mill flowsheets); BC Health, Safety and Reclamation Code for Mines for the Canadian regulatory context.
