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The MetPlant 2019 conference program is available below.
To view the abstract for each presentation, please click on the talk title, then click on the Abstract PDF link.

The program is subject to change at any time at the discretion of the organising and technical committee.

Sunday, September 8, 2019


4:20 PM - 6:00 PM	GD Delprat Distinguished Lecture - J.P. Franzidis
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	MetPlant Welcome Reception - Sponsored by Glencore Technology


4:20 PM - 6:00 PM	GD Delprat Distinguished Lecture - J.P. Franzidis
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	MetPlant Welcome Reception - Sponsored by Glencore Technology


4:20 PM - 6:00 PM	GD Delprat Distinguished Lecture - J.P. Franzidis
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	MetPlant Welcome Reception - Sponsored by Glencore Technology

Monday, September 9, 2019


8:30 AM - 8:50 AM	Conference Opening Welcome from the Convenor Janine Herzig, MetVal Consulting Pty Ltd Official Conference Opening Stephen Durkin, AusIMM
8:50 AM - 9:20 AM	Keynote Presentation 1: John Vagenas, Metallurgical Systems The Stages of Digital Transformation John Vagenas, Metallurgical Systems
9:20 AM - 10:00 AM	Session 1: Transformational Case Studies Application of a Net Smelter Return Model within a Polymetallic Base Metal Processing Plant William Downie, MMG Nyrstar Port Pirie Transformation, Commissioning and Ramp-Up William Watt, Nyrstar Port Pirie Smelter
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM	Q&A - Transformational Case Studies
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM	Day 1 - Morning Tea & ePoster presentations Real Time Copper Concentration Monitoring for an Electro Winning Plant Darren Hill, Mipac Pty Ltd The Operator Portal Chris Knowles, McLanahan Corporation
10:45 AM - 11:20 AM	Keynote Presentation 2: Greg Lane, Ausenco Lessons Learnt from Smaller Projects Applied to Big Projects – Surely it Must be Easy? Greg Lane, Ausenco
11:20 AM - 12:20 PM	Session 2: Plant Design I Grinding Circuit Design for the Carrapateena Concentrator Mark Weidenbach, OZ Minerals Maximising Process Plant Engineering Efficiency Through Effective Vendor Data Management Ben Strong, Ausenco Improved Recovery through Changes in Operating Philosophies at IGO’s Nova Operation Zachary Hearne, Independence Group NL
12:20 PM - 12:40 PM	Q&A - Plant Design I
12:40 PM - 1:40 PM	Day 1 - Lunch & ePoster presentations On-Stream Mineral Analysis for Process Control and Optimisation Joel O'Dwyer, CSIRO Methodology for Assessing Benefits of Grind-Control Using PST Technology for True On-Line Particle Size Measurement John Viega, CiDRA Minerals Processing Effect of Alkaline Type in Controlling Interfacial Chemistry, Rheology and Leaching Behaviour of Gold Concentrates Richmond Asamoah, Future Industries Institute, University of South Australia
1:40 PM - 2:10 PM	Keynote Presentation 3: Joe Pease, Mineralis Mining Silicon Valley Joe Pease, Mineralis Consultants Pty Ltd
2:10 PM - 2:50 PM	Session 3: Plant Design II Fast-tracking Bald Hill Lithium: Integrated Design-Construct-Operate Strategies Graham Arvidson, Primero Group A Simple Recipe Guide to Gravity Concentration Duncan Bennett, Mineralis Consultants Pty Ltd Porgera Post Earthquake Learnings Robert Jr Palme, Porgera Joint Venture
3:10 PM - 3:25 PM	Q&A - Plant Design II
3:25 PM - 3:55 PM	Day 1 Afternoon Tea & Exhibition
3:55 PM - 4:25 PM	Keynote Presentation 4: John Ralston, UniSA Interfacial Science – a Critical Enabler in Hydrometallurgy and Mineral Processing John Ralston, University of South Australia
4:25 PM - 5:25 PM	Session 4: Flotation and Surface Chemistry Metallurgical Improvements at Northparkes Concentrator through the Application of High Chrome Grinding Media Christopher Greet, Magotteaux Australia Pty Ltd Leinster Nickel Concentrator – Flotation Circuit Upgrade Patrick Hassett, BHP Nickel West Leinster Large Mechanical Flotation Cells – Advantages and Scale-Up Considerations Michael Walshe, Outotec
5:25 PM - 5:40 PM	Q&A - Flotation and Surface Chemistry
5:40 PM - 5:45 PM	Day 1 Closing Remarks
5:45 PM - 7:00 PM	Networking Drinks
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Conference Dinner


8:30 AM - 8:50 AM	Conference Opening Welcome from the Convenor Janine Herzig, MetVal Consulting Pty Ltd Official Conference Opening Stephen Durkin, AusIMM
8:50 AM - 9:20 AM	Keynote Presentation 1: John Vagenas, Metallurgical Systems The Stages of Digital Transformation John Vagenas, Metallurgical Systems
9:20 AM - 10:00 AM	Session 1: Transformational Case Studies Application of a Net Smelter Return Model within a Polymetallic Base Metal Processing Plant William Downie, MMG Nyrstar Port Pirie Transformation, Commissioning and Ramp-Up William Watt, Nyrstar Port Pirie Smelter
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM	Q&A - Transformational Case Studies
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM	Day 1 - Morning Tea & ePoster presentations Real Time Copper Concentration Monitoring for an Electro Winning Plant Darren Hill, Mipac Pty Ltd The Operator Portal Chris Knowles, McLanahan Corporation
10:45 AM - 11:20 AM	Keynote Presentation 2: Greg Lane, Ausenco Lessons Learnt from Smaller Projects Applied to Big Projects – Surely it Must be Easy? Greg Lane, Ausenco
11:20 AM - 12:20 PM	Session 2: Plant Design I Grinding Circuit Design for the Carrapateena Concentrator Mark Weidenbach, OZ Minerals Maximising Process Plant Engineering Efficiency Through Effective Vendor Data Management Ben Strong, Ausenco Improved Recovery through Changes in Operating Philosophies at IGO’s Nova Operation Zachary Hearne, Independence Group NL
12:20 PM - 12:40 PM	Q&A - Plant Design I
12:40 PM - 1:40 PM	Day 1 - Lunch & ePoster presentations On-Stream Mineral Analysis for Process Control and Optimisation Joel O'Dwyer, CSIRO Methodology for Assessing Benefits of Grind-Control Using PST Technology for True On-Line Particle Size Measurement John Viega, CiDRA Minerals Processing Effect of Alkaline Type in Controlling Interfacial Chemistry, Rheology and Leaching Behaviour of Gold Concentrates Richmond Asamoah, Future Industries Institute, University of South Australia
1:40 PM - 2:10 PM	Keynote Presentation 3: Joe Pease, Mineralis Mining Silicon Valley Joe Pease, Mineralis Consultants Pty Ltd
2:10 PM - 2:50 PM	Session 3: Plant Design II Fast-tracking Bald Hill Lithium: Integrated Design-Construct-Operate Strategies Graham Arvidson, Primero Group A Simple Recipe Guide to Gravity Concentration Duncan Bennett, Mineralis Consultants Pty Ltd Porgera Post Earthquake Learnings Robert Jr Palme, Porgera Joint Venture
3:10 PM - 3:25 PM	Q&A - Plant Design II
3:25 PM - 3:55 PM	Day 1 Afternoon Tea & Exhibition
3:55 PM - 4:25 PM	Keynote Presentation 4: John Ralston, UniSA Interfacial Science – a Critical Enabler in Hydrometallurgy and Mineral Processing John Ralston, University of South Australia
4:25 PM - 5:25 PM	Session 4: Flotation and Surface Chemistry Metallurgical Improvements at Northparkes Concentrator through the Application of High Chrome Grinding Media Christopher Greet, Magotteaux Australia Pty Ltd Leinster Nickel Concentrator – Flotation Circuit Upgrade Patrick Hassett, BHP Nickel West Leinster Large Mechanical Flotation Cells – Advantages and Scale-Up Considerations Michael Walshe, Outotec
5:25 PM - 5:40 PM	Q&A - Flotation and Surface Chemistry
5:40 PM - 5:45 PM	Day 1 Closing Remarks
5:45 PM - 7:00 PM	Networking Drinks
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Conference Dinner


8:30 AM - 8:50 AM	Conference Opening Welcome from the Convenor Janine Herzig, MetVal Consulting Pty Ltd Official Conference Opening Stephen Durkin, AusIMM
8:50 AM - 9:20 AM	Keynote Presentation 1: John Vagenas, Metallurgical Systems The Stages of Digital Transformation John Vagenas, Metallurgical Systems
9:20 AM - 10:00 AM	Session 1: Transformational Case Studies Application of a Net Smelter Return Model within a Polymetallic Base Metal Processing Plant William Downie, MMG Nyrstar Port Pirie Transformation, Commissioning and Ramp-Up William Watt, Nyrstar Port Pirie Smelter
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM	Q&A - Transformational Case Studies
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM	Day 1 - Morning Tea & ePoster presentations Real Time Copper Concentration Monitoring for an Electro Winning Plant Darren Hill, Mipac Pty Ltd The Operator Portal Chris Knowles, McLanahan Corporation
10:45 AM - 11:20 AM	Keynote Presentation 2: Greg Lane, Ausenco Lessons Learnt from Smaller Projects Applied to Big Projects – Surely it Must be Easy? Greg Lane, Ausenco
11:20 AM - 12:20 PM	Session 2: Plant Design I Grinding Circuit Design for the Carrapateena Concentrator Mark Weidenbach, OZ Minerals Maximising Process Plant Engineering Efficiency Through Effective Vendor Data Management Ben Strong, Ausenco Improved Recovery through Changes in Operating Philosophies at IGO’s Nova Operation Zachary Hearne, Independence Group NL
12:20 PM - 12:40 PM	Q&A - Plant Design I
12:40 PM - 1:40 PM	Day 1 - Lunch & ePoster presentations On-Stream Mineral Analysis for Process Control and Optimisation Joel O'Dwyer, CSIRO Methodology for Assessing Benefits of Grind-Control Using PST Technology for True On-Line Particle Size Measurement John Viega, CiDRA Minerals Processing Effect of Alkaline Type in Controlling Interfacial Chemistry, Rheology and Leaching Behaviour of Gold Concentrates Richmond Asamoah, Future Industries Institute, University of South Australia
1:40 PM - 2:10 PM	Keynote Presentation 3: Joe Pease, Mineralis Mining Silicon Valley Joe Pease, Mineralis Consultants Pty Ltd
2:10 PM - 2:50 PM	Session 3: Plant Design II Fast-tracking Bald Hill Lithium: Integrated Design-Construct-Operate Strategies Graham Arvidson, Primero Group A Simple Recipe Guide to Gravity Concentration Duncan Bennett, Mineralis Consultants Pty Ltd Porgera Post Earthquake Learnings Robert Jr Palme, Porgera Joint Venture
3:10 PM - 3:25 PM	Q&A - Plant Design II
3:25 PM - 3:55 PM	Day 1 Afternoon Tea & Exhibition
3:55 PM - 4:25 PM	Keynote Presentation 4: John Ralston, UniSA Interfacial Science – a Critical Enabler in Hydrometallurgy and Mineral Processing John Ralston, University of South Australia
4:25 PM - 5:25 PM	Session 4: Flotation and Surface Chemistry Metallurgical Improvements at Northparkes Concentrator through the Application of High Chrome Grinding Media Christopher Greet, Magotteaux Australia Pty Ltd Leinster Nickel Concentrator – Flotation Circuit Upgrade Patrick Hassett, BHP Nickel West Leinster Large Mechanical Flotation Cells – Advantages and Scale-Up Considerations Michael Walshe, Outotec
5:25 PM - 5:40 PM	Q&A - Flotation and Surface Chemistry
5:40 PM - 5:45 PM	Day 1 Closing Remarks
5:45 PM - 7:00 PM	Networking Drinks
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Conference Dinner

Tuesday, September 10, 2019


8:15 AM - 8:20 AM	Day 2 Welcome and Opening Remarks
8:20 AM - 8:25 AM	Welcome from Breakfast Keynote Sponsor - Glencore Technology
8:24 AM - 9:55 AM	Session 5: Keynotes to challenge current thinking
8:25 AM - 8:55 AM	Keynote Presentation 5: Kathy Ehrig, BHP Effect of Gangue Mineralogy on Flow Sheet Design and Plant Operation – Olympic Dam Kathy Ehrig, BHP Olympic Dam
8:55 AM - 9:25 AM	Keynote Presentation 6: Aidan Giblett, Newmont Goldcorp Metallurgical Accounting in Practice: Performance Non-Negotiables Aidan Giblett, Newmont Goldcorp Corporation
9:25 AM - 9:55 AM	Keynote Presentation 7: Dean David, Wood. The Definition of Project Success Dean David, Wood
9:55 AM - 10:20 AM	Q&A - Keynotes to challenge current thinking
10:20 AM - 10:50 AM	Day 2 - Morning Tea & ePoster Presentations Effect of Cyanide Concentrations on Leaching of Jarosite-Bearing Bio-oxidised Flotation Gold Concentrates Richmond Asamoah, Future Industries Institute, University of South Australia High-Velocity Impact Breakage for Lower Energy Consumption by VeRo Liberator® Technique Gregor Borg, P.M.S. Handelskontor GmbH Eliminate the Re-torque and Increase Mill Availability Jeff Rosenberg, Norbar Torque Tools
10:50 AM - 11:50 AM	Session 6: Optimisation of existing operations Benefits Realised from Retrofitting a Gravity Gold Recovery Circuit Andrew King, Consep Pty Ltd Improving Recovery at the Syama Gold Mine Brett Ascott, Resolute Optimising Gold Recovery through Staged Oxygen Addition at Newmont Goldcorp Boddington Paul Petrucci, Newmont Goldcorp Boddington
11:50 AM - 12:10 PM	Q&A - Optimisation of Existing Operations
12:10 PM - 1:10 PM	Day 2 - Lunch & ePoster Presentations New Reagents for Beneficiation of Lithium Ores Tim Walsh, Clariant (Australia) Pty Ltd Improved On-Stream XRF Analysis of Mineral Slurries Brianna Ganly, CSIRO Particle size analysis for process control: A new approach with Dynamic Image Analysis. Matthew Johnson, Metrohm Australia
1:10 PM - 1:40 PM	Keynote Presentation 8: Stephen Morrell, SMC Testing Pty Ltd How to Formulate an Effective Ore Comminution Characterization Program Stephen Morrell, SMC Testing Pty Ltd
1:40 PM - 2:40 PM	Session 7: Implementation of technology Fine Grinding Implementation at the Cracow Gold Processing Plant Andres Paz, Outotec Sorting Pilbara Manganese Ores – Do Your Homework and Understand the Mineralogy Roy Francis, Consolidated Minerals Making Your Thickener’s Feedwell an Effective Flocculation Vessel – Lessons from the AMIRA P266 Projects Phillip Fawell, CSIRO Mineral Resources
2:40 PM - 3:00 PM	Q&A - Implementation of technology
3:00 PM - 3:20 PM	Day 2 Afternoon Tea & Exhibition
3:20 PM - 3:45 PM	Keynote Presentation 9: Peter Munro, Mineralis Consultants Process Innovation and Intellectual Property: Is there really a Business Case? Peter Munro, Mineralis Consultants Pty Ltd
3:45 PM - 4:25 PM	Session 8: Control Methodologies and Plant Design III Real Time Measurement and Fast Control Strategies for the Optimal Operation of Grinding Circuits Randolph Pax, Rap Innovation and Development Pty Ltd Water Efficiency and Environmental Sustainability Practices at Fresnillo Operations in Mexico Rodolfo Espinosa Gomez, Mineralis Consultants Pty Ltd
4:25 PM - 4:35 PM	Q&A - CM & Plant Design III
4:35 PM - 4:45 PM	Innovation award presentation
4:45 PM - 4:50 PM	Best paper and best presentation annoucement
4:50 PM - 4:55 PM	Conference close


8:15 AM - 8:20 AM	Day 2 Welcome and Opening Remarks
8:20 AM - 8:25 AM	Welcome from Breakfast Keynote Sponsor - Glencore Technology
8:24 AM - 9:55 AM	Session 5: Keynotes to challenge current thinking
8:25 AM - 8:55 AM	Keynote Presentation 5: Kathy Ehrig, BHP Effect of Gangue Mineralogy on Flow Sheet Design and Plant Operation – Olympic Dam Kathy Ehrig, BHP Olympic Dam
8:55 AM - 9:25 AM	Keynote Presentation 6: Aidan Giblett, Newmont Goldcorp Metallurgical Accounting in Practice: Performance Non-Negotiables Aidan Giblett, Newmont Goldcorp Corporation
9:25 AM - 9:55 AM	Keynote Presentation 7: Dean David, Wood. The Definition of Project Success Dean David, Wood
9:55 AM - 10:20 AM	Q&A - Keynotes to challenge current thinking
10:20 AM - 10:50 AM	Day 2 - Morning Tea & ePoster Presentations Effect of Cyanide Concentrations on Leaching of Jarosite-Bearing Bio-oxidised Flotation Gold Concentrates Richmond Asamoah, Future Industries Institute, University of South Australia High-Velocity Impact Breakage for Lower Energy Consumption by VeRo Liberator® Technique Gregor Borg, P.M.S. Handelskontor GmbH Eliminate the Re-torque and Increase Mill Availability Jeff Rosenberg, Norbar Torque Tools
10:50 AM - 11:50 AM	Session 6: Optimisation of existing operations Benefits Realised from Retrofitting a Gravity Gold Recovery Circuit Andrew King, Consep Pty Ltd Improving Recovery at the Syama Gold Mine Brett Ascott, Resolute Optimising Gold Recovery through Staged Oxygen Addition at Newmont Goldcorp Boddington Paul Petrucci, Newmont Goldcorp Boddington
11:50 AM - 12:10 PM	Q&A - Optimisation of Existing Operations
12:10 PM - 1:10 PM	Day 2 - Lunch & ePoster Presentations New Reagents for Beneficiation of Lithium Ores Tim Walsh, Clariant (Australia) Pty Ltd Improved On-Stream XRF Analysis of Mineral Slurries Brianna Ganly, CSIRO Particle size analysis for process control: A new approach with Dynamic Image Analysis. Matthew Johnson, Metrohm Australia
1:10 PM - 1:40 PM	Keynote Presentation 8: Stephen Morrell, SMC Testing Pty Ltd How to Formulate an Effective Ore Comminution Characterization Program Stephen Morrell, SMC Testing Pty Ltd
1:40 PM - 2:40 PM	Session 7: Implementation of technology Fine Grinding Implementation at the Cracow Gold Processing Plant Andres Paz, Outotec Sorting Pilbara Manganese Ores – Do Your Homework and Understand the Mineralogy Roy Francis, Consolidated Minerals Making Your Thickener’s Feedwell an Effective Flocculation Vessel – Lessons from the AMIRA P266 Projects Phillip Fawell, CSIRO Mineral Resources
2:40 PM - 3:00 PM	Q&A - Implementation of technology
3:00 PM - 3:20 PM	Day 2 Afternoon Tea & Exhibition
3:20 PM - 3:45 PM	Keynote Presentation 9: Peter Munro, Mineralis Consultants Process Innovation and Intellectual Property: Is there really a Business Case? Peter Munro, Mineralis Consultants Pty Ltd
3:45 PM - 4:25 PM	Session 8: Control Methodologies and Plant Design III Real Time Measurement and Fast Control Strategies for the Optimal Operation of Grinding Circuits Randolph Pax, Rap Innovation and Development Pty Ltd Water Efficiency and Environmental Sustainability Practices at Fresnillo Operations in Mexico Rodolfo Espinosa Gomez, Mineralis Consultants Pty Ltd
4:25 PM - 4:35 PM	Q&A - CM & Plant Design III
4:35 PM - 4:45 PM	Innovation award presentation
4:45 PM - 4:50 PM	Best paper and best presentation annoucement
4:50 PM - 4:55 PM	Conference close


8:15 AM - 8:20 AM	Day 2 Welcome and Opening Remarks
8:20 AM - 8:25 AM	Welcome from Breakfast Keynote Sponsor - Glencore Technology
8:24 AM - 9:55 AM	Session 5: Keynotes to challenge current thinking
8:25 AM - 8:55 AM	Keynote Presentation 5: Kathy Ehrig, BHP Effect of Gangue Mineralogy on Flow Sheet Design and Plant Operation – Olympic Dam Kathy Ehrig, BHP Olympic Dam
8:55 AM - 9:25 AM	Keynote Presentation 6: Aidan Giblett, Newmont Goldcorp Metallurgical Accounting in Practice: Performance Non-Negotiables Aidan Giblett, Newmont Goldcorp Corporation
9:25 AM - 9:55 AM	Keynote Presentation 7: Dean David, Wood. The Definition of Project Success Dean David, Wood
9:55 AM - 10:20 AM	Q&A - Keynotes to challenge current thinking
10:20 AM - 10:50 AM	Day 2 - Morning Tea & ePoster Presentations Effect of Cyanide Concentrations on Leaching of Jarosite-Bearing Bio-oxidised Flotation Gold Concentrates Richmond Asamoah, Future Industries Institute, University of South Australia High-Velocity Impact Breakage for Lower Energy Consumption by VeRo Liberator® Technique Gregor Borg, P.M.S. Handelskontor GmbH Eliminate the Re-torque and Increase Mill Availability Jeff Rosenberg, Norbar Torque Tools
10:50 AM - 11:50 AM	Session 6: Optimisation of existing operations Benefits Realised from Retrofitting a Gravity Gold Recovery Circuit Andrew King, Consep Pty Ltd Improving Recovery at the Syama Gold Mine Brett Ascott, Resolute Optimising Gold Recovery through Staged Oxygen Addition at Newmont Goldcorp Boddington Paul Petrucci, Newmont Goldcorp Boddington
11:50 AM - 12:10 PM	Q&A - Optimisation of Existing Operations
12:10 PM - 1:10 PM	Day 2 - Lunch & ePoster Presentations New Reagents for Beneficiation of Lithium Ores Tim Walsh, Clariant (Australia) Pty Ltd Improved On-Stream XRF Analysis of Mineral Slurries Brianna Ganly, CSIRO Particle size analysis for process control: A new approach with Dynamic Image Analysis. Matthew Johnson, Metrohm Australia
1:10 PM - 1:40 PM	Keynote Presentation 8: Stephen Morrell, SMC Testing Pty Ltd How to Formulate an Effective Ore Comminution Characterization Program Stephen Morrell, SMC Testing Pty Ltd
1:40 PM - 2:40 PM	Session 7: Implementation of technology Fine Grinding Implementation at the Cracow Gold Processing Plant Andres Paz, Outotec Sorting Pilbara Manganese Ores – Do Your Homework and Understand the Mineralogy Roy Francis, Consolidated Minerals Making Your Thickener’s Feedwell an Effective Flocculation Vessel – Lessons from the AMIRA P266 Projects Phillip Fawell, CSIRO Mineral Resources
2:40 PM - 3:00 PM	Q&A - Implementation of technology
3:00 PM - 3:20 PM	Day 2 Afternoon Tea & Exhibition
3:20 PM - 3:45 PM	Keynote Presentation 9: Peter Munro, Mineralis Consultants Process Innovation and Intellectual Property: Is there really a Business Case? Peter Munro, Mineralis Consultants Pty Ltd
3:45 PM - 4:25 PM	Session 8: Control Methodologies and Plant Design III Real Time Measurement and Fast Control Strategies for the Optimal Operation of Grinding Circuits Randolph Pax, Rap Innovation and Development Pty Ltd Water Efficiency and Environmental Sustainability Practices at Fresnillo Operations in Mexico Rodolfo Espinosa Gomez, Mineralis Consultants Pty Ltd
4:25 PM - 4:35 PM	Q&A - CM & Plant Design III
4:35 PM - 4:45 PM	Innovation award presentation
4:45 PM - 4:50 PM	Best paper and best presentation annoucement
4:50 PM - 4:55 PM	Conference close