Business Development Standing Committee
The Business Development Chair strives to build a vibrant organization for MetSoc-CIM members and section members by promoting and organizing activities and services for the society.
Announcements
Decarbonization Technologies: From Mining to Metals
MetSoc will be hosting a symposium at the annual CIM Convention in Montreal, Canada April 30-May 3. Join us!
Value Chain Series : GOLD- From Mine to Money, What investors need to know.
The next installment of our popular series will be on the Gold commodity scheduled for August 29-30, 2023.
Current Initiatives

CrossTalk webinar series developed by the emerging professionals of the light metals section. Learn more by visiting our conferences and events section.
Awards & Scholarships
Our committee has created several awards for both professionals and students.
Metsoc Pyrometallurgy Student Award - in Honor of Professor Toguri

About
The objective of the committee is to grow the value of the MetSoc community while maintaining our financial viability.
We aim to achieve this by looking at the following:
- Marketing strategies
- Value to members
- Collaboration with other Societies
The Hydrometallurgy Section serves the hydrometallurgy community in Canada and abroad by:
- Organizing timely and relevant technical conferences and short courses which provide a great forum for learning, exchange of ideas and networking opportunities
- Recognizing outstanding achievements in the field of hydrometallurgy
- Providing encouragement and support for students involved in hydrometallurgical studies and research
- Making select technical publications available on this web site.
The Section operates through a committee comprised of representatives from major mining companies in Canada, academic and research institutions, as well as technology vendors and engineering companies that have a strong presence in the field of hydrometallurgy.


Chair
Daniel Brosig
Process Cleantech Solutions Business Lead,
BBA
The Business Development Chairperson strives to build a vibrant organization for MetSoc-CIM members and section members by promoting and organizing activities and services for the society.
Members of the Business Development Committee
- Dimitrios Filippou, MetSoc President, RioExpert Metallurgist, Rio Tinto Iron & Titanium
- Georges Houlachi, Membership Services Chair, Hydro Quebec
- Boyd Davis, Kingston Processing Metallurgy Inc.
- Greg Richards , Teck Metals, Retired
- Brigitte Farah, MetSoc of CIM