Overview

In the process of training in this specialization, students familiarize themselves with the processes occurring during mineral processing, the designs and features of the basic apparatus, methods of selection, justification and calculation of technological schemes, main and auxiliary process equipment, and design and layout solutions. Students receive knowledge in the field of economics of efficient processing of ores and technogenic deposits; modern information technologies, as well as automated systems for the design of concentrating industries. They study environmental problems and other issues related to mineral processing.

Speciality

21.05.04 Mining Engineering

Degree
Specialist
Mode of attendance
Full time
Duration
5.5 years
Language of training
Russian
Admission tests for international students
Mathematics, Russian language
Tuition fees
300 000 RUB per semester
Reasons for choosing a course
  • Wide demand in the market of specialized personnel with deep knowledge in the field of mineral processing;

  • Integrated approach to learning, which includes the classical approach and modern teaching methods with all the necessary theoretical and practical skills;

  • Ability to engage in scientific activities during training at the base of Mining University;

  • The possibility of inclusive education in foreign partner universities with the issuance of diplomas of international standard.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates of the “Mineral Processing” specialization get jobs in leading companies of the mineral and fuel and energy complex, research and design institutes, as well as institutions engaged in geological and geotechnical research, etc. in such positions as technologist, specialist, engineer, manager, etc.

Field of study
Crushing, grinding and preparation of ores for enrichment;
Gravity enrichment methods;
Flotation enrichment methods;
Processing ores of non-ferrous metals;
Chemistry of flotation agents;
Modeling enrichment processes;
Magnetic, electrical and special enrichment methods;
Ore dressing;
Design of processing plants;
Mineral separation theory.
Graduate skills
Competencies in developing and implementing production projects in the processing of mineral and technogenic raw materials based on modern design methodology, taking into account the rational use of natural resources;
Ability to analyze and optimize the structure, interconnection, functional purpose of the complexes for the extraction, processing and enrichment of minerals and the corresponding production facilities during construction and reconstruction;
Ability to analyze mining and geological information about the properties and characteristics of mineral raw materials and host rocks for the choice of technology for the processing of mineral processing;
Strong skills in mathematical, statistical, optimization and information and communication tools for solving technological problems of high complexity.