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Gain the practical skills you need to forge a career in Extractive Metallurgy.

Discover what lies beneath by exploring the practical processes of mineral extraction, as you build your knowledge of the mining industry and metal markets.

Learn about the design, commissioning and operation of metal plants, geological processes and plate tectonics, as well as the origin and mineralogical characteristics of principle ore types.

Access our state-of-the-art teaching labs and pilot plant

Engage in practical training in a range mining techniques such as resource and reserve estimation, using real equipment in our simulated pilot plant and mining laboratories.

Visit mine-sites and metallurgical plants, and access a range of interstate or overseas vacation employment and university-industry scholarships offered specifically for you..

Boost your Australian and international employment opportunities within the industry of your choice.

As a final year student (4th year) you will be able to participate in industry funded research projects and a world-class national Process Design course sponsored by the Minerals Council of Australia.

You will also gain professional recognition from the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy AusIMM.

The skills and knowledge you gain will also open doors to a multitude of opportunities in the mining industry and allied industries including oil and gas, chemical engineering, mineral processing and processing consulting here around the world.