Memories of IMPC 2003 Cape Town: the welcoming reception

Those who attended the 22nd International Mineral Processing Congress, which was held at the Convention Centre in Cape Town 20 years ago this month will never forget it. The conference, the first, and so far the only, IMPC to be held in Africa was a watershed and ushered in the 'modern era' of IMPCs. Prior to 2003 they had been rather stiff, formal affairs, but Cape Town showed that conferences could also be fun and that networking with people was just as, if not more, important than formal presentations.

The Congress was attended by approximately 620 delegates from 44 countries. MEI has an archive of very many photos from this remarkable IMPC, so I will be posting a selection of photos from the various functions over the coming days, beginning with the welcome reception, which was sponsored by De Beers Consolidated Mines Ltd, an excellent 'ice-breaker' to begin the week. 

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