26th Annual Fundamentals and Applications of Fire Assay - Short Course

August 15-19, 2026 | Montana Technological University

Hosted by Dr. Courtney Young, Metallurgical & Materials Engineering Department

This is a comprehensive short-course designed to provide fundamental, laboratory and industrial training in Fire Assay. It is valuable to both technical and nontechnical personnel.

Hands-on Lab

An elective hands-on lab will be offered on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. The lab is not sponsored by Montana Tech. Demand is expected to be high with limited space so act fast!

Registration Form Short Course

Short Course Topics

History & Methodology
Sampling Theory & Instrumentation
Challenges & Applications
Chemistry & Calculations
Thermodynamic Evaluations
Supportive Analytical Methods
Industrial Tours of Milling, Smelting and Refining Operations as well as Labs
Applications to Au, Ag and PGMs

Industial Tours

Sibanye-Stillwater Mining Company
Primary and Secondary
PGM Smelter, Refinery and Lab, Columbus, MT
Barrick Golden Sunlight Lab, Au and Au-Pyrite Producer Whitehall, MT
Hecla Lab and Lucky Friday Mill, Primary Ag Producer, Mullan ID
American Analytical Services, Metallurgical, Environmental, and Chemical Lab, Osburn ID
Christopherson Inc. Lab,
Kellogg, ID

Visit Majestic Southwest Montana

Visit Majestic Southwest Montana:
• Blue Ribbon Fly Fishing
• Camping and Hiking
• Golfing and Wind Surfing
• Rock Climbing
• Water and Snow Skiing
• White Water Rafting
• Lewis & Clark Caverns
• Yellowstone National Park
• Glacier National Park
• Wild Life Viewing Galore
• Butte Trolley Number One
• World Museum of Mining
• Ghost Towns (Haunted)

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Please reach out if you have questions.

Dr. Courtney Young
Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
406-496-4158
cyoung@mtech.edu

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