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Physical Separation '26 is organised by MEI and sponsored by Steinert. Our Media Partners are International Mining and Minerals Engineering. Although chemical methods of concentration and extraction dominate the industry, the physical separation methods are ubiquitous. Whether it be gravity concentration, classification or dewatering, the principles of separation are essentially the same, and there is no mining operation in the world which does not make use of the density differences between solids and liquids somewhere in the flowsheet. Magnetic and electrical methods also have important roles to play when methods such as flotation fail. With the need to reduce energy and water consumption, sensor based automatic ore sorting is becoming increasingly important in comminution circuits, in order to remove waste and sub-marginal grade material and produce a coarse upgraded preconcentrate early in the flowsheet, and reduce the volume of final tailings. See further details via the link below.
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Dates: 20/04/2026 - 22/04/2026
The conference currently highlights responsible UK metal and mineral extraction opportunities, recaps past work, and explores future investment potential. Why attend: Meet an influential audience Share the importance of technology metals Learn new extractive methods Be part of a booming industry Show responsible mining techniques Highlight investment opportunities Enjoy Cornish culture Be part of the resurgence of the UK mining sector
Location: The Princess Pavilion, Falmouth, Cornwall, UK
Dates: 10/06/2026 - 11/06/2026
We are honoured to host the first international scientific meeting devoted to granitic pegmatites in Australia. PEG 2026 will showcase the world class pegmatite-related mineral deposits of Western Australia. The conference will be hosted in Perth (Boorloo), which lies on the lands of the traditional owners, the Aboriginal Whadjuk Nyoongar people, who maintain an unbroken connection to the lands and waters.
Location: Perth, Australia
Dates: 16/08/2026 - 19/08/2026
Topics covered during IBS 2026 include: • Development and Application of Biomining processes • Bioprocessing of mining wastes and secondary resources • Fundamental studies of Biomining (bioleaching, bio-oxidation, bioflotation, etc) • Microbiology (microbial ecology, biogeochemistry, biochemistry) of biomining systems, mine wastes and mine-impacted environments • Bioremediation and Biostabilisation of mine wastes • Bioremediation and valorisation of Mine-Impacted Waters (AMD/ARD) • Bioprocessing, Industrial Ecology and the Circular Economy in Mining and Minerals Processing
Location: Centre de Conférences, Orléans, France
Dates: 28/09/2026 - 30/09/2026