Deadline:
As soon as possible
Location(s)
Austria Chile Croatia Finland
Oulu, Leoben, Zagreb, Federico Santa Maria
Overview
Details
PROMISE is the consortium involving the cooperation between four leading universities in mineral processing and mining engineering: University of Oulu from Finland (UOULU), University of Zagreb from Croatia (UNIZG), Montanuniversität Leoben from Austria (MUL) and Universidad Federico Santa Maria from Chile (USM).
Programme modulesMODULE 1: Modern mineral processing value chain
This module covers a wide area of the recovery of minerals, the whole chain from mineralogy to raw material for smelters. Students will learn major aspects of mineral processing such as mineral characterization, geometallurgy, mineral separation process, modelling and simulation, automation and quality of marketable concentrates.
The fundamentals are presented with a critical and applied look, considering technical and economic aspects that are complemented with practical experiences in specific laboratories for each unit operation and in an automatized pilot plant, also visit industrial plants will be considered. Modelling and simulation using software programs for mineral processing give the possibility to integrate mineralogical/modal data to plant optimization. For mineral characterisation, OMS has applied knowledge in this field, and has laboratories of optical microscopy, geochemical, geotechnical and MAKE the Centre for Material Analysis to apply different characterization techniques to identify surface mineral properties, mineral liberation, microstructure, nature, and textures by means of the latest available equipment such as FESEM, EPMA, XRD and XRF.
MODULE 2: Industrial Minerals Processing and Bulk Solids Technology
The second module focuses on industrial minerals and building materials. These comprise minerals that do not serve as sources of metals although they may contain these elements but are used for the properties of these minerals. Some prominent examples are calcite, magnesite and talc. The lecture is complemented by a hands-on course in the well-equipped laboratory that deals with selected topics from this range of minerals.
This module also contains several supplementary topics, such as sampling and homogenisation as a means for proper planning of test campaigns and providing a consistent feed to the plant, respectively. Another core element within the processing plant taught here is bulk solids technology. Obligatory lectures also deal with sustainability with raw materials and with mineral economics.
An important subject in this module is the project study, where the students actively work on a concrete challenge within mineral processing. This requires literature study, application of prior knowledge in the subject, own lab work and composition of a proper and concise report.
MODULE 3A: Sustainable Mineral Processing Plant Design and Engineering
Advanced and Sustainable Mineral Concentration. This module will cover innovative approaches to mineral and metal processing. In terms of particle size reduction (i.e., comminution), energy curves will be addressed, so those energy requirements will be specifically determined for the different stages of comminution. In terms of valuable particle separation, concepts such as incremental and step-change innovation will also be addressed. Fine particle flotation separation and trace valuable separation must be dealt with since ore mineralogy is more complex and much harder to process. Consequently, courses such as process mineralogy, physical separation, and flotation innovations are mandatory to include in postgraduate degree training. Environmental aspects must also be considered since mineral and metal process engineering has very large water and energy footprints. In practical terms, postgraduate courses to be taught are energy-efficient comminution, water-efficient mineral processing, sustainable mineral processing plant design, digitalization and smart system in mineral processing, and sustainable mineral processing engineering.
MODULE 3B: Circular Economy and Recycling
This module covers the transition from the traditional linear (take-make-dispose) to the new concept of a sustainable circular economy (take-recycle). Students will learn about sustainable mineral/waste resource management through maximising yield and utilising secondary raw materials by reuse, recycling and reprocessing minerals/waste.
The knowledge acquired through the first two modules will be upgraded by management and application of technological processes and procedures in the circular economy, solid waste recycling, tailings management and reprocessing, soil remediation, naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORM) residues processing and disposal. Theoretically acquired knowledge will be supplemented by laboratory exercises (Mineral Processing and Environmental Protection Laboratory, Geomechanical Laboratory, Laboratory for the analysis of geological materials – LaGEMA) and by visiting industrial plants.
MODULE 4: Thesis
30 ECTS MSc thesis supervised by one partner university and executed at cooperating companies.
The 4th semester of the programme is intended to be mostly ‘hands on’, enabling the trainees to have closer contact with the practical aspects of sustainable mineral processing issues and collaborating with associate partners (industry, research centres or suppliers) for the final Master Thesis development. The collaboration and support of 33 Associated Partners including 26 mining companies, 2 research centres, 2 mining suppliers and 3 universities ensure the practical work for thesis development.
Mobility
EMJM PROMISE includes compulsory physical mobility for all enrolled students (EMJM scholarship-holders or not).
Students spend at least two study periods in two countries which are different from the country of residence of the student at enrolment (‘mobility periods’) and of which at least one country is an Erasmus+ Programme Country. EMJM PROMISE students will study the first semester in Finland, the second semester in Austria, the third semester they can choose a specialisation in Croatia or Chile and in the fourth-semester students will develop the thesis in any of the partner countries.
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Eligibility
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Description of Ideal Candidate
Admission Requirements
EMJM PROMISE is particularly suited for graduates in mineral processing, metallurgical engineering, chemical engineering, materials and mineral resources engineering, earth resources engineering, raw materials and process engineering, mining and mineral engineering, mining engineering, geological engineering, related process engineering, raw materials engineers, materials and rock waste treatment engineering, or related engineering fields, with a minimum BSc degree at the moment of application.
Dates
Deadline: As soon as possible
Cost/funding for participants
A total of 21 Erasmus Mundus full scholarships are available each year for four intakes from 2022 to 2025. In 2022, EMJM PROMISE awarded scholarships to students from:
- Partner Countries: 7 scholarships
- Specifically targeted regions: 6 scholarships
- Programme countries: 8 scholarships
- Also, a partial scholarship is to host students with special needs
The Erasmus Mundus scholarship has a value of EUR 1400 per month as a living allowance, for a total duration of 24 months. The scholarship will be a contribution to the costs incurred by the beneficiary students. In addition, the tuition fees for scholarship holders are waived.
The scholarship is bound to the presence at the partner universities. Late arrivals will lead to a pro-rate reduction. Payment of the scholarships will be at the end of the month and requires that all residence formalities have been completed. Therefore, even scholarship holders need to have sufficient funds for travelling to Finland, getting accommodation in Oulu and covering their living costs for at least one month!
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