SULPHUR AND SULPHURIC ACID CONFERENCE 2027

Background

10TH SULPHUR AND SULPHURIC ACID CONFERENCE | 2027
10 MAY 2027 - WORKSHOP |
11-12 MAY 2027 CONFERENCE
13 MAY 2027 - TECHNICAL VISIT
PROTEA HOTEL POLOKWANE RANCH RESORT, POLOKWANE

"Sulphur and sulphuric acid are no longer by products they must now be considered as strategic resources." - Acuity Commodities, Aug 2026

Sulphuric acid is used in nearly every commercial process around the globe and for this reason is known as the king of chemicals.
Southern Africa's resources are in high demand from uranium, copper and cobalt to rare earths, manganese and lithium. Processing all of these requires sulphuric acid. Sulphuric acid production and consumption will both increase in the region over the next few years.

Submit an Abstract

Abstract submissions are now open!

The 10th Sulphur and Sulphuric Conference Organising Committee is inviting you to submit an abstract for presentation at the 2027 Conference 

Why submit an abstract?

  • Strengthen your professional reputation.
  • Showcase your organisation’s achievements and accomplishments.
  • Offer the industry valuable insights, case studies, and expertise.
  • Inform stakeholders, including colleagues and researchers, about your accomplishments and progress.
  • Create new opportunities for collaboration to benefit the industry.

Submission process

Abstracts will be subject to peer review; the committee will decide whether to accept or decline the submissions. Relevance to the conference theme, accuracy and uniqueness of ideas, contribution significance, and presentation quality are among the selection factors. Download abstract submission template.

Authors will be notified in writing of the acceptance of their abstract. Once accepted the author can submit a full paper for review. Download paper guidelines.

Please note

  • All accepted abstracts will be published in the conference proceedings and presented during technical sessions.
  • All presenting authors are required to register and pay for conferenceattendance prior to publication in the conference proceedings.

Key Dates

Abstract submission deadline – 18 January 2027
Paper submission deadline –  22 February 2027

Workshop – 10 May 2027

Conference - 11-12 May 2027

Technical visit - 13 May 2027

SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT

Topics to be Covered

WHAT WILL BE DISCUSSED?

The recent closure of the Strait of Hormuz has both highlighted the frailty of international trade routes and the importance of sulphur and sulphuric acid to global commerce.
The southern African region has been one of the markets that has remained very active during this period, paying the highest prices for sulphur imports, largely to keep the buoyant central African copper boom going.
New trade routes have been created to ensure sulphur flows into the region remain consistent.
Will trade flows return to pre war patterns or will risk aversion and supply diversity rule the new order?
Sulphur and sulphuric acid are no longer by products they must now be considered as strategic resources.

THESE ISSUES AND DYNAMICS WILL BE DISCUSSED AT THE CONFERENCE.

Mining companies in Southern Africa have been looking to expand mining activities for some years with growth in copper, uranium, rare earths and battery chemicals set to accelerate over the remains of this decade as new projects get announced and commissioned. Nearly every country in the region will experience growth in sulphuric acid supply and demand as a result.
Orebodies are changing and the emergence of more and more smelters and roasters is changing the sulphuric acid landscape. More tons will need to move around the region.

THESE PROJECTS AND DEVELOPMENTS WILL BE DISCUSSED AT THE CONFERENCE.

Although sulphuric acid has been produced via the contact process for nearly 200 years there are still technology improvements, environmental considerations, catalyst developments and new technologies being introduced all the time.
As cost containment, productivity, metal recoveries and waste management become more relevant chemists and engineers are looking at improving their processes, extraction methods, acid usage and efficiencies. Their technical papers will be presented.

COME AND HEAR THESE GUYS PRESENT THEIR CREATIVE SOLUTIONS AT THE CONFERENCE

People from all over the world are coming to present their views on the complexities, intrigue and sheer magnitude of the sulphuric acid markets and applications. As well as how their ideas, products and innovations can help improve plant operations, improve efficiencies and reduce emissions.

Who Should Attend

OBJECTIVES


Industry experts will be at the conference
Can you really afford to miss this?
Discuss common issues with other producers/users
Meet industry experts

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

The Conference will be of value to:

  • Metallurgical and chemical engineers working in the minerals and metals processing and chemical industries
  • Metallurgical/chemical/plant management
  • Project managers
  • Research and development personnel
  • Academics and students
  • Technology providers and engineering firms
  • Equipment and system providers
  • Relevant legislators
  • Transportation

Contact

For more information contact:
Gugu Charlie,
Conferences and Events Coordinator
Email: gugu@saimm.co.za
Tel: 011 538 0238