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MDML7146Management of Cyanide Leaching Wastes3+0+0ECTS:7.5
Year / SemesterFall Semester
Level of CourseThird Cycle
Status Elective
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of MINING ENGINEERING
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of Delivery
Contact Hours14 weeks - 3 hours of lectures per week
LecturerDr. Öğr. Üyesi Elif YILMAZ
Co-Lecturer
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
Mining activities are carried out as a whole, including the ore enrichment process. The use of cyanide, especially in the recovery of gold from ores, has been one of the most effective and common methods of this process. Since gold is an increasingly valuable mineral, the importance of cyanide used in the recovery of this mineral will continue for many years. Due to its low cost and simple chemical structure, cyanide is expected to continue to be used as a sustainable solution in the ore processing industry. In this context, it is of great importance for graduate students in the Division of Mineral & Coal Processing to develop a sound knowledge of the technical details and environmental impacts of this process. ?Management of Cyanide Leach Tailings? lecture aims to provide students with theoretical and practical knowledge on the safe management of cyanide leach tailings and to develop solutions to environmental problems encountered in the mining industry. This course will enhance the students' competencies to develop innovative solutions in this field by adopting industrial practices and environmental sustainability principles related to the management of cyanide tailings. The lecture aim to provide students with not only theoretical knowledge but also practical skills in industrial applications and waste management processes. Translated with DeepL.com (free version) Thus, this lecture will contribute to the adaptation of students to current and future demands in the sector b
 
Programme OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
PO - 1 : They will have information about cyanide and cyanide leaching.1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 53,5,
PO - 2 : They will have information about the effects of cyanide wastes on the environment and human health.
PO - 3 : To learn industrial practices about the risks of cyanide leaching waste management.
PO - 4 : They will have knowledge about facility applications.
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), PO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
To provide information about the properties of cyanide leaching wastes and their effects on the environment and human health, To have knowledge about the methods used for the safe removal of cyanide wastes, To have knowledge about national and international legal regulations and regulations regarding the method of cyanide leaching wastes, Conduct risk assessments related to the management of cyanide leach wastes and develop strategies to manage these risks, To have knowledge about industrial cyanide leaching applications and waste management of these plants,
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Introduction to Cyanide Leaching Methods: Applications in Gold and Silver Mining
 Week 2Chemical Properties of Cyanide and Its Role in Leaching Process
 Week 3Mineral Processing and Cyanide Enrichment Processes
 Week 4Physical and Chemical Properties of Cyanide Wastes
 Week 5Cyanide Tailings Dams: Design Principles and Risks
 Week 6Treatment of Cyanide Wastes: Physical, Chemical and Biological Processes
 Week 7Cyanide Wastes in the EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment) Process
 Week 8Legislation and International Standards
 Week 9Midterm Exam
 Week 10Emergency Planning and Accident Scenarios: Cyanide Leakage and Spread
 Week 11Examples from Industrial Applications
 Week 12Innovative Approaches in Waste Management
 Week 13Sustainable Mining
 Week 14Cyanide Tailings Dam Accidents and Process Management from Past to Present
 Week 15Automation Systems in Waste Dams
 Week 16Final Exam
 
Textbook / Material
1Chemistry and Treatment of Cyanidation Wastes
 
Recommended Reading
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 9 3 30
Homework/Assignment/Term-paper 15 10 20
End-of-term exam 16 3 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term
Yüz yüze eğitim 3 14 42
Sınıf dışı çalışma 6 14 84
Arasınav için hazırlık 10 2 20
Arasınav 6 2 12
Ödev 3 8 24
Kısa sınav 4 4 16
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 6 3 18
Dönem sonu sınavı 4 3 12
Total work load228