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03/06/2026

📢 CALL FOR ABSTRACTS | AI in Mineral Processing '27

📍 Cape Town, South Africa
📅 8–9 June 2027
🔗 https://mei.eventsair.com/ai-in-mineral-processing-27/

Are you applying Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Digital Twins, Advanced Analytics, or Data Science to mineral processing challenges?

MEI's inaugural conference on AI in Mineral Processing ( ), is an international forum dedicated to exploring the transformative role of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data-driven technologies in the field of mineral processing.

As the global mining industry adapts to increasing demands for efficiency, safety, and environmental responsibility, AI is emerging as a key enabler of innovation. From advanced process control and real-time monitoring to ore characterisation, energy optimisation, and predictive maintenance, AI technologies are reshaping the future of mineral resource development.

The conference aims to bring together a diverse community of researchers, industry professionals, technology developers, and policy makers to:

* Present the latest research findings and industrial applications
* Discuss challenges and opportunities in deploying AI solutions
* Foster collaboration between academia, industry, and technology providers
* Highlight pathways toward a more sustainable and intelligent mineral processing industry

AI '27 will not only be a platform for sharing knowledge but also an opportunity to build networks and partnerships that will define the next generation of mineral processing technologies.

Thanks to our sponsors: ProMet101 and Capstone Copper

Please contact Jon Wills if you are interested in sponsoring or exhibiting

01/06/2026

3rd Keynote Speaker Confirmed for !

We are delighted to announce that Dr Ted Bearman will be presenting a Keynote at Comminution '27 entitled "The journey to circuit optimization starts with the small stuff".

Ted holds a B.Eng and PhD from the Camborne School of Mines, University of Exeter and has been working in comminution and technology for 39 years. He has worked for equipment suppliers, research organizations and mining companies and since 2009 has operated the Bear Rock Solutions consulting business.

Ted has a focus on technology, comminution, systems optimization, simulation and effectiveness of resource recovery, all within the context of cross-functional studies spanning geology, mining and processing.

More info 👉 https://mei.eventsair.com/comminution-27/keynotes

28/05/2026

📢 Keynote Speaker Confirmed for !

We are thrilled to announce that Dr Kathy Sole will be presenting a Keynote at Hydrometallurgy '27 entitled "The twelve principles of circular hydrometallurgy: the copper leach–solvent extraction– electrowinning flowsheet as a case study (01)".

Kathy has been providing independent hydrometallurgical consulting services since 2011, with clients on six continents, and has worked across a wide range of commodities, including base metals, uranium, titanium, vanadium, and precious metals. Her main areas of expertise are in solvent extraction, ion exchange, and electrowinning. She also serves as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Pretoria.

She has received the 2019 Milton E. Wadsworth award from the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Inc. (SME) (USA) and has twice been awarded the Silver Medal of the SAIMM - The Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

More info 👉 https://mei.eventsair.com/hydrometallurgy-27/keynotes

26/05/2026

We are delighted to announce that Growth Steel is sponsoring !

GROWTH is one of Top 3 Global Suppliers of Grinding Mill Lining Systems. Established in 1989, Growth has been manufacturing wear parts for mining industries since 1996.
🔗 https://www.growthsteel.com/en/

Comminution '27 👉 https://mei.eventsair.com/comminution-27/

12/05/2026

We have a Final Call for Abstracts for : Processing & Recycling

📍 Vineyard Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa
📅 November 19-20, 2026
🔗 https://mei.eventsair.com/critical-minerals-26/

Critical Minerals ’26 will explore innovative methods and flowsheets for processing critical minerals from primary and secondary sources and by recycling, particularly from waste electrical and electronic equipment, the most challenging aspect in aiming for a circular economy.

The keynote lecture "Circular hydrometallurgy approaches towards more sustainable processing of critical minerals" will be given by Jacques Eksteen, of Curtin University, Australia.

The keynote lecture "Sustainable Biotechnology platform for Mineral Recovery" will be given by Chun-Xia Zhao, of the University of Adelaide, Australia.

With thanks to our sponsors: ProMet101, AECI Mining Chemicals, Petrolab Ltd, and Capstone Copper

08/05/2026

Final Call for Abstracts for !

📍 Vineyard Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa
📅 November 16-18, 2026
🔗 https://mei.eventsair.com/process-mineralogy-26/

Process Mineralogy ’26 will deal with the following topics:

🎯 Quantitative mineralogy, including both X-ray and Electron Beam Techniques
🎯 Geometallurgy
🎯 Ore characterisation
🎯 Mineral Liberation and Textural Analysis
🎯 Application of process mineralogy on site
🎯 Sampling and Statistics
🎯 Advanced Process Control

The keynote lecture "Process mineralogy for critical metals in mineral processing and extractive metallurgy" will be given by Tassos Grammatikopoulos, of SGS Natural Resources, Canada.

The keynote lecture "Advancing process understanding through particle-based separation modelling" will be given by Lucas Pereira, of the Helmholtz Institute Freiberg for Resource Technology (HIF) at HZDR, Germany.

21/04/2026

📢We have a Call for Abstracts for !

📅 Short abstracts, written in English, of up to 150 words, should be submitted through the online portal by October 31st 2026

🔗 https://mei.eventsair.com/comminution-27/call-for-abstracts

All presenters will be invited to submit papers for peer-review after the conference and after being refereed, if they are accepted, they will be published immediately in the first available regular issue of Elsevier's Minerals Engineering journal, and included in the Virtual Special Issue of the conference on ScienceDirect

20/04/2026

We are delighted to announce that Gebr. Pfeiffer are sponsoring !

Gebr. Pfeiffer has a long and successful tradition of providing the highest level of quality and service. In a rapidly changing environment, the company remains focussed on the individual requirements of its international customers. Thanks to its commitment to these standards, Gebr. Pfeiffer and its staff will continue to shape the future of processing technology.
🔗 http://www.gebr-pfeiffer.com/

Comminution '27 👉 https://mei.eventsair.com/comminution-27/

13/04/2026

We're very happy to announce that Clariant are sponsoring !

As one of the world’s leading specialty chemical companies and led by its purpose "Greater chemistry - between people and planet", Clariant contributes to value creation with innovative and sustainable solutions for customers from many industries. Their portfolio is designed to meet very specific needs with as much precision as possible. At the same time, our research and development is focused on addressing the key trends of our time. These include energy efficiency, renewable raw materials, emission-free mobility, and conserving finite resources.
🔗 http://www.clariant.com

Flotation '27 👉 https://mei.eventsair.com/flotation-27/

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