Falmouth '23 is only 10 days away!

We are looking forward to welcoming delegates to beautiful Falmouth in 10 days time for a week of MEI Conferences, beginning with Biomining '23 and followed by Sustainable Minerals '23.

The conferences, which will be held in Falmouth's National Maritime Museum, are a must for those interested in biohydrometallurgy and sustainability.

Falmouth from the National Maritime Museum

The programme for Biomining '23 focuses on the latest developments in the field of biohydrometallurgy and bioprocessing: the development, optimisation and application of integrated biomining process operations for mineral ores, including low grade and complex ores; the microbiology of biomining and the application of biohydrometallurgy, bioflotation and other technologies to novel resources, such as mine and electronic wastes, and the bioremediation of mining-impacted environments.

There are two high-profile keynote lectures to look forward to. The keynote lecture, "Biohydrometallurgy offers various process options for metal recovery from primary and secondary resources" will be given by Prof. Axel Schippers, of the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources, Germany and Prof. Karen Hudson-Edwards, of the University of Exeter, UK, will present "Technology metals for a green future: the role of biomining." 

The programme for Sustainable Minerals '23 covers the application of environmentally and socially responsible practices in extracting, processing, and refining minerals, aiming to minimise the negative impact of mining activities on the environment, while also considering the well-being of local communities and ensuring the efficient use of resources. An astute and conscious application and use of metals, materials and products supported by the reuse and recycling of these materials and end-of-life products is imperative to the preservation of the Earth’s resources.

Sustainable Minerals '23 also has two high profile keynote speakers. "Decarbonising pathways for cement and concrete: will innovation overcome industry resistance?" will be presented by Prof. Jannie van Deventer, of Zeobond Pty Ltd, Australia and Lucy Crane, of Cornish Lithium Ltd will look at lithium and the energy transition.

We thank Steinert and Promet101 for their sponsorship of the conference and our media partners International Mining and Minerals Engineering, and our Industry Advocates the Coalition for Eco-Efficient Comminution (CEEC) and the Critical Minerals Association. 

At the end of the first day of each conference I will be leading an optional walk from Falmouth's seafront to the stunning estuary of the River Fal, and then on to the Docks and Harbour via the 16th century Pendennis Castle, and into old Falmouth where drinks will be waiting for us at the famous Chain Locker pub.

The mouth of the River Fal

Relaxing at the Chain Locker

Registration is still open for Biomining '23 and Sustainable Minerals '23, so hopefully we might see you soon in Cornwall.  And if you are thinking of staying on after the conference, here are a few suggestions.

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