Chrome Colloquium 2017

Introduction

Chrome beneficiation has been at the core of driving South Africa’s ferroalloy industry in the last ~ 40 years. Various technical, economic, environmental and social issues have seen an industry transform over decades. Interaction between industrial partners (mines, ferrochrome producers, and engineering houses), research institutions and science councils has always been key to drive South Africa forward.

Following a successful School in Manganese Ferroalloy Production held at Mintek in 2016 and in preparation for Infacon XV (to be held in South Africa in 2018), a colloquium on Chrome is being organised.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship Opportunities

Companies wishing to sponsor or exhibit should contact:

Camielah Jardine
Head of Conferencing
Tel: (011) 834-1273/7
Fax: (011) 833-8156 or (011) 838-5923
Email: camielah@saimm.co.za

Objectives

Objectives

The first objective of the Chrome Colloquium is to disseminate expert knowledge through the entire chrome value chain, focusing on what ‘the next step’ should be for all parties involved. Where is everyone heading? What are the challenges we face now versus 30–40 years ago and how are we solving this?

The second objective is to educate – to transfer knowledge from key people in this industry to the younger generation

Who should attend

Who should attend

The conference should be of value to:

• Engineers, Technicians and Scientists in the Chrome Industry
• Experts in production, economics and the environment
• Managers
• Researchers/Academics
• Students

Topics

Topics

• Chromite mining & minerals processing
• Chromite smelting (fundamentals of slag design, chromite smelting in general, practical aspects, furnace electrics, environmental aspects)
• FeCr in steel/stainless steel
• Techno-economics of chrome in SA
• Environmental issues related to the industry
• The future of chrome in South Africa

Prospective authors are invited to submit titles and abstracts of their papers/presentations, in English, and to indicate the topic under which the paper should be categorised. The abstracts should be no longer than 500 words and should be submitted to:

Camielah Jardine
Head of Conferencing
Tel: (011) 834-1273/7
Fax: (011) 833-8156 or (011) 838-5923
Email: camielah@saimm.co.za

Registration Fees

Registration Fees

Please note:

• Non-members are entitled to free membership of the SAIMM, up to 30 June 2017, for attending this event
• Registration fee does not include accommodation
• Prepayment is required for all Registration Fees on or before the date of the event.
• Delegates who have not paid will not be permitted to attend the event

Key Dates

Key Dates

28 February 2017            Submission of abstracts

7 March 2017                 Acceptance of abstracts

7 April 2017                   Submission of Papers/Presentations

19–20 June 2017            Colloquium

Contact

Contact

Camielah Jardine
Head of Conferencing
Tel: (011) 834-1273/7
Fax: (011) 833-8156 or (011) 838-5923
Email: camielah@saimm.co.za