Mintek @90 Conference

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Background

Gearing the Industry for a Sustainable Mineral Future

The MINTEK@90 Conference, in partnership with the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM) and the Department of Minerals and Energy, commemorates 90 years of Mintek’s significant contributions to mineral and metallurgical innovation. This conference will not only celebrate Mintek’s impressive legacy but also undertake a thorough exploration of the future trajectory of the minerals industry.

The conference will place particular emphasis on cultivating a sustainable mineral future by closely examining prevailing industry practices. This scrutiny extends beyond operational considerations to assess broader impacts on enterprises, local communities, the workforce, and the environment.

The conference serves as a significant platform for industry leaders, experts, and stakeholders to convene, share insights, and collaboratively envision the future landscape of the minerals and metallurgical domain.

Sub-Themes and Topics

1. Energy

• Renewable Energy in Mining
• Fuel Cells
• Energy Storage
• Hydrogen
• Energy Efficiency
• Optimizing energy use in milling and pyrometallurgical processes.

2. Emerging Technologies

• Machine Learning and AI
• Process Modelling
• Process Control
• Digital Twinning

3. Unlocking Resources - Ways of the Future

• Sustainable Extraction from LowGrade and Secondary Resources

4. Advanced Materials

• Techniques for extracting andbeneficiating critical raw materials
• Energy Materials

5. Environmental, Social, and Governance

• Water treatment strategies
• Mine rehabilitation practices
• Asbestos Rehabilitation
• Sustainable water use
• Carbon emissions reduction

6. Critical Minerals

• Sustainable Extraction Techniques
• Technological Innovations in Processing
• Circular Economy in Critical Minerals

7. Human Capital Development for the Future Mining Industry

• Role of universities
• Post-university training programmes
• Attracting and retaining talent

Call for papers

Prospective presenters are invited to contribute to the MINTEK@90 Conference by submitting abstracts, papers, or presentations aligned with the conference themes. To ensure a seamless and standardised submission process, please adhere to the following guidelines:

• Authors may submit abstracts, complete papers, or standalone presentations.
• Clearly indicate whether the submission is intended for peer-reviewed consideration or as a standalone presentation.
• Only in-person presentations will be accepted.
• Abstracts should be concise, not exceeding 500 words.
• Include a clear title, author(s) names, affiliations, and contact details.
• Submit abstracts to Camielah Jardine, Head of Conferencing, via email at camielah@saimm.co.za.

Key Dates

• Submission of Abstracts: 30 April 2024
• Acceptance of Abstracts: 12 May 2024
• Submission of Papers: 5 August 2024
• Review Complete: 7 October 2024

All submissions must be in English.

Review Process
If submitting a paper for peer review, it will undergo a rigorous evaluationprocess.

Peer-reviewed papers may be considered for inclusion in the  comprehensive Mintek@90 proceedings.

Clearly provide contact information for all authors.

Ensure accurate email addresses for correspondence.Submissions should align with the conference themes and sub-themes. Clearly articulate the significance and contributions of the proposed work.

The complete Proceedings volume will be accessible online after the conference. Join us in shaping the future of sustainable mineral innovation at MINTEK@90.

 

paper guidelines

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Key dates

Submission of Abstracts: 12 April 2024
Acceptance of Abstracts: 12 May 2024
Submission of Papers: 5 August 2024
Review Complete: 7 October 2024

Registration fees

The early bird rate is valid until 31 August 2024

• Early Delegate Registration – R4 000
• Delegate Registration – R5000
• Delegate Registration One Day 11 November 2024 – R2 500
• Delegate Registration One Day 12 November 2024 – R2 500

Kindly note, registration closes on 7 November 2024. Please note late registrations will incur a R500 administration fee for registrations received after the closing date

 

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Contact

 Visit the Official Mintek@90 website. https://mintek.co.za/mintek90/mintek90-conference/

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Camielah Jardine, Head of Conferencing

E-mail: camielah@saimm.co.za
Tel: +27 11 530 0238
Web: www.saimm.co.za