Membership Services Standing Committee
The membership standing Chair and its committee are responsible for the development programs and the improvement of existing services for the general MetSoc members. In addition, the Membership Chair has the responsibility of managing the Emerging Professionals program.
Announcements
COM 2023: Wasmund Memorial Symposium of Sustainability in Pyrometallurgy
This symposium is held in honor of the late Dr. Bert Wasmund for his lifelong contribution to the design and implementation of novel technologies, toward more sustainable pyrometallurgy.
COM 2023 Pub Night
The annual Pyrometallurgy community pub night will take place in Toronto on August 22. Tickets will be on sale by the pyrometallurgy section and will be by invitation only. Stay tuned for more information!
Current Initiatives
Emerging Professionals (EP) Activities
The EPs are involved in a multitude of ways with the MetSoc community and senior leadership. They currently host a Cross-Talk webinar series and Lunch/Learn sessions.
Paths to Increase Membership at MetSoc
The committee is looking at surveying the community to find trends and needs that require addressing. More to come at a later date.
Job Board for the Community
One of the goals was to bring more service and opportunities to members. The new job board on this website hopes to provide a free service to this community.
Awards & Scholarships
Our committee has created several awards for both professionals and students.
Metsoc Pyrometallurgy Student Award - in Honor of Professor Toguri
About
Hydrometallurgy is part of the wider field of extractive metallurgy where the science and technologies of aqueous solution chemistry are applied in an environmentally sound and cost effective ways for the recovery of metals from a wide variety of metal-bearing sources, such as ores, concentrates, intermediates and recycled materials, into useable products for the society.
Hydrometallurgy technologies form an integral part of a growing number of metallurgical processes, both in operation and in development. Canada is richly endowed with mineral resources and is a world leader in hydrometallurgical production plants, technology development and education.
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
Georges Houlachi
Hydro Quebec, LTE lab
The Membership Chairperson is responsible for managing the Emerging Professionals program and support with the development of new programs. They are also assisting with the development of general member needs/trends and the improvement of existing services.
Membership Services Committee Members
- Vicken Aprahamian, Co-chair, Royal Canadian Mint
- Jessica Hiscocks, KPM
- Renaud Daenzer, Aurel
- Deniz Bas, University of Mugla
- Daniela Rossetto, Eddyfi Technologies
- Georgios Koliopoulos, University of Laval
- Abdallah Elsayed, University of Guelph
- Fariba Safizadeh, AEM
