Minerals Science and Engineering
The Mineral Sciences and Engineering Section brings together scientists, engineers and academics in Mineral Processing, Mineralogy and other related subjects. Emphasis is on fundamentals, research and development. The constituents of the section are mostly researchers and development engineers from industry, research centers and universities.
Announcements
COM 2023: The Laplante-Laskowski Symposium on Mineral Processing Fundamentals
To address challenges and share technical advances in mineralogical characterization and mineral processing of critical minerals, including the concentration of critical minerals from secondary (recycled) sources.
2023 Student Awards
The section offers two awards to students. These awards are open for applications from January to March.
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.
Minerals Science and Engineering Student Award
Minerals Science and Engineering Student Presentation Award (COM 2023)
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
Charlotte Gibson
Assistant Professor
Robert M. Buchan Department of Mining
Queen’s University
Members of the Mineral Science & Engineering Committee
- Jean-Francois Boulanger, Co-chair, UQAT
- Dominique Lascelles, Secretary, SGS
- Spencer Reeves, Treasurer, Ausenco
- Ben Yu, Publications, NRC
- Hakan Tunc, EP, BBA
- Paulo Gamez, EP, New Gold
- Tony Di Feo, CanmetMINING
- Elizabeth Whiteman, XPS
- Erin Bobicki, University of Alberta
- Chris Marion, HudBay
- Adam Jordens, Taseko
- Kristian Waters, McGill
- Patrick LaFlamme, Corem
- Marek Pawlik , UBC
