We are proud to host the Excellence in Mineral Processing Workshop, as part of the Mill Operators Conference.

The fundamentals of mineral processing are explained in a clear, accessible ways. Participants will gain a solid understanding of the scientific principles underpinning the major process steps, learn how to recognise good practice, and identify opportunites to enhance performance or avoid potential losses. 

This is more than a metallurgy intorduction.  It focuses on the ways the metallurgical performance drives value and provides practical strategies to achieve the best outcomes.

Delivered by experienced educators with deep, practical knowledge of mineral processing, the workshop offers real-world relevance through recongisable examples and insightful case studies.

Hosted by Metcelerate

Presenters

Diana Drinkwater is a metallurgical engineer with experience spanning mining operations, research, consulting, and EPCM projects. She has a long-standing interest in professional development and has designed and delivered practical, interactive training programs for early- and mid-career professionals across Australia, Africa, the Americas, and Europe.

Diana has lectured at several universities and served on the boards of both the AusIMM and the International Mineral Processing Council (IMPC). She is recognised for combining strong technical knowledge with engaging, collaborative learning approaches.

Dr Bob Seitz is an accomplished mineral processing engineer with over four decades of experience spanning technical leadership, process improvement, and professional development in the mining and mineral processing industry. He has pioneered innovative training programs for early-career engineers and authored practical guides on mineral processing operations. His career includes senior roles at Freeport-McMoRan, Rio Tinto, and J.M. Huber Corp., where he led major operational improvement initiatives, embedded Lean Six Sigma methodologies, and managed global teams to optimize plant performance and product development.

Dr Elaine Wightman combines her specialist knowledge of automated mineral characterisation with a passion for teaching and learning.  Her research activities include large scale collaborative research projects including the AMIRA P9 project and AMSRI, and she is a co-editor of the book ‘Process Mineralogy’ that included contributions from many internationally recognised experts in the field. Elaine has developed and delivered many courses at The University of Queensland and also worked with colleagues from Curtin University, The University of New South Wales and The Papua New Guinea University of Technology.