Objectives
The aim of EMJM-PROMISE is to train world-class mineral processing postgraduates and future leaders to take the sector into a sustainable future.
Mineral processing represents one of the most interesting subject areas, combining engineering, chemistry and applied mathematics. Graduated mineral processors will use their specialised knowledge of the chemical and physical properties of metals and minerals to extract them from their natural ores and anthropogenic sources (by-products, wastes, low-grade materials) and maximise production whilst minimising the overall environmental impact through sustainable practices. Additionally, great savings of resources (such as water and energy) and time can be achieved if skilled mineral processing professionals apply their mathematical modelling and simulation knowledge in plant design and optimization of unit operations (comminution, mineralogy, flotation, solid-liquid separation, circular use of process water).
Specific objectives
- Improve the education for future mineral processing engineers and the productivity of current and future processing plants whilst sustaining earth’s carrying capacity through the adoption of genuine use of innovative and sustainable techniques in the recovery of valuable minerals.
- Ensure that competent professionals have the skill set to strive for a resource-efficient management and use of raw materials, to support innovation and use of best available technologies to provide materials for clean mobility and fulfil environmental standards. Therefore, the Joint Master program is aligned with the European Union priority strategy ‘A European Green Deal’.
- Develop new synergies and cooperative efforts among relevant stakeholders in the areas of sustainable mineral processing development, complex mineralogy, low-grade ores, metallic and non-metallic minerals, and urban mining.
- Gain and apply technical knowledge and scientific information to develop new processes aiming for significant energy and water savings and to use best available technologies (BAT) for optimisation of mineral processes.
- Improve intercultural understanding by attracting the best students and getting better information and communication through the mobility of people, ideas, and technology.
- Integrate more sustainability in engineering education, resulting in a lower CO2 footprint, higher recovery rates and less waste, lower energy and water demand.