Extractive metallurgy

Metallurgical assay Non-ferrous extractive metallurgy

Mineral processing
(by physical means)

Extraction	Geological survey Natural resources Ore Economic geology Mineral Base metal Precious metal Mining Surface Underground in hard rock Underground in soft rock Recycling Scrap
Comminution	Stamp mill Arrastra Crusher AG mill SAG mill Pebble mill Ball mill Rod mill IsaMill
Sizing	Ore sorting Vanning Hydrocyclone Trommel Cyclonic separation Gyratory equipment Mechanical screening
Concentration	Froth flotation Jameson cell Panning Jig concentrators Gravity Concentration Magnetic separation (Magnetation) Rocker box Dry washing Buddle pit

Pyrometallurgy
(by heat)

Smelting	Iron smelting Lead smelting Zinc smelting Flash smelting ISASMELT furnace Refractory linings
Refining	Cupellation Parkes process Bottom-blown oxygen converter Poling IsaKidd process
Other	Calcination Roasting Liquation

Hydrometallurgy
(by aqueous solution)

Leaching	Lixiviant Heap leaching Dump leaching Tank leaching In situ leaching Gold chlorination Gold cyanidation Bayer process
Amalgamation	Patio process Pan amalgamation

Electrometallurgy
(by electricity)

Electrolysis	Electrowinning Hall–Héroult process Castner process Downs cell

Co-products

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