Mineral Processing and Mill Design
Explain the need for mineral processing.
List economic benefits of mineral processing.
Interpretation of Topographic and Geologic Maps
Interpret topographic and simple geologic maps.
Minerals; Rocks and Weathering
Name and explain the three major types of weathering processes (Physical, chemical and biological).
Mention the various products of weathering.
Structure in Rocks
Recognize and describe structures in rocks (such as folds, fault, joints, etc.)
Explain how rocks are deformed and their significance.
Take measurements of strike and dip of rock structures.
Introduction to Igneous, Metamorphic and Sedimentary Rocks
Distinguish between the three main rock types based on their composition and mode of formation.
Explains the rock cycle.
Physical and Chemical Properties of Rock-Forming Mineral
Name the rock-forming minerals
Classify the rock-forming minerals based on their crystal forms and chemistry
Mining Titles Acquisition
Discuss guidelines for mining title acquisitio
Explain cadastre system granting mining titles.
Aspects of Mineral and Mining Act 2007
Outline key issues in the Minerals and Mining Act, 2007 Act
Cite relevant section dealing with ownership of minerals in Nigeria.
Sources of Finance for Mining Venture
Mention sources of finance for mining venture
Mine Accounting
Define mine accounting
Discuss the importance of mine accounting in a mining venture.
Mineral Cartels
Explain mineral cartels.
Discuss their influence in world mineral trade.
Mineral Markets
Discuss the significance of mineral markets
Mention international mineral markets
Mention mineral commodity buying centres
Problems of the Disposal of Tailings
Enumerates problems related to the indiscriminate disposal of tailings (Pollution of river channels, surface water and aquifers).
Common Diseases Associated with Mining Operations
Mention the diseases associated with mining operations (silicosis, bronchitis, etc.)
Grading Of Gemstones
Categorise gemstones depending on a grading system.
Describes the unit of measurement of gemstones.
List the purchasing cost of the different grades.
Identification Of Gemstones
Mention the effective methods of gemstone identification.
Identify common varieties of gemstones in hand specimen and in the laboratory.
Types of Gemstones
Mention the different types of gemstones
Auxiliary Operations
Mention auxiliary operations in mineral processing: Screening, bagging, transportation
Dewatering and Tailing Disposal
Define dewatering
Define tailings disposal
Properties of Minerals Employed in Mineral Processing
List properties of minerals employed in mineral processing
Explain how properties in (1) are used to process minerals.