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About the course
Mineral Processing is an undergraduate major within Curtin’s Bachelor of Science that focuses on converting mined raw materials into valuable mineral and metal products. You’ll build capability to design, optimise and manage mineral processing plants, integrating chemical and physical extraction principles with economic and environmental considerations for sustainable operations. Study includes strong industry engagement, with later-year learning based at Curtin Kalgoorlie for enhanced industry exposure in resources processing.
Career outcome
Graduates of this Mineral Processing major are prepared for roles supporting modern, lower-impact resources processing as the sector shifts toward critical minerals and decarbonisation. Typical careers include mineral processor, process metallurgist and processing consultant, working across minerals and mining operations and resources-focused research and development. The major is recognised by AusIMM, supporting professional pathways in the minerals sector for Bachelor-level science graduates.
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