GEOLOGY FUNDAMENTALS
Target audiences
- Technical employees from production, maintenance, design office, etc. to refresh their knowledge on fundamentals
- Newcomers to give an overview of the world of minerals
- Non-technical employees (purchasing, marketing, sales, supply chain, etc.) to give them an insight into geology and minerals
Content
Following a short description of the Earth and some important definitions such as ‘What is a mineral’, we will review the different types of rock which form the ‘Rock Cycle’. We will focus on the formation of these rocks in order to understand their origin. Finally, we will take a look at the mineral extraction process from prospection through to mining, processing and land rehabilitation.
Duration
3 hours
To be combined with fundamentals of ceramic materials and one or several ceramic processes.
