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10 Things Every Geologist Needs to Know about Mineral Processing

Presented by experienced mineral processors, this interactive workshop helps geologists understand how mineralogy and rock characteristics influence processing performance. It explains key metallurgical terminology, testwork principles, and common industry conventions, enabling participants involved in exploration, geometallurgy, and project development to communicate more effectively with processing teams and make better-informed technical decisions.

This workshop is aimed at:

Early-career professionals who want to deepen their Early-career professionals looking to focus their development and build confidence in metallurgical concepts.
Managers and business leaders seeking clear insight into the opportunities and risks within the processing value chain.
Supervisors and team leaders wanting to ask sharper questions and better evaluate team performance.

Presenters:

Peter Munro

Mineralis

Peter is widely regarded in the minerals industry for his breadth and depth of technical and commercial skills. In over 30 years working for MIM in roles in production, research, technology and management he was pivotal in the development and application of improved techniques for treating complex orebodies and oversaw the test work, process design, commissioning and performance of several major operations. In 2000 he formed Mineralurgy Pty Ltd providing specialist processing consultancy to the minerals industry. Peter is renowned for identifying and communicating the big picture and the core drivers of operations. His work for clients includes plant turnarounds, feasibility studies, resource development strategies, as well as expert review for acquisitions, banks, and insurance claims.

Diana Drinkwater

Metcelerate

Diana is a metallurgical engineer and professional educator with broad technical and operating experience. She has worked in mining operational roles as well as in the engineering and research sectors, and she brings this solid foundation in practical minerals engineering to her education and technology transfer activities. Diana has a particular interest in developing and delivering programs to transfer new technology and methodologies into day-to-day resource project operations. She is on the board of AusIMM and the IMPC council, and has worked and taught in Australia, Latin America, China, Africa countries, Europe, Canada and the United States.

If you have already registered to attend the International Mining Geology Conference and wish to add this workshop to your registration, please contact conference@ausimm.com.

Date

Thursday 23 April 2026

Time

Full day workshop from 9:00am – 5:00pm

Location

TBC

Catering

Refreshments and a light lunch

Inclusions

Workshop materials in electronic format

Numbers

Maximum: 30
Minimum: 8

Cost

AusIMM/AIG Member – $850 (inc GST)
Non Member – $1,000 (inc GST)
Student – $650 (inc GST)

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Conference workshops

Conference workshops

10 Things Every Geologist Needs to Know about Mineral Processing

This workshop is aimed at:

Presenters:

Peter Munro

Diana Drinkwater

Date

Time

Location

Catering

Inclusions

Numbers

Cost

Register now for #IMG2026

Join the international mining geology community in Brisbane, Australia

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