ALTA 2009
NICKEL/COBALT, COPPER & URANIUM
Sheraton Hotel Perth Western Australia
May 25-30 2009
- Annual gathering of the global
- Nickel, Cobalt, Copper & Uranium Industries
Including ALTA One Day Short Course Sat 30th May
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Sovent Extraction & Its Application to Copper, Uranium & Nickel-Cobalt
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Call for Papers |
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Conference Flyer |
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Sheraton Hotel web site |
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PROGRAM OUTLINE
ALTA NICKEL/COBALT-14
MAY 25 - 27
- Including Cobalt Extraction & Refining Symposium
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Presentations of papers by leading international industry people on key topics
- Cobalt extraction & refining
- PAL treatment of Nickel-Cobalt laterites
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Processing of sulphides by PAL, bioleach & other hydromet processes
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Plant design and operation reviews & issues
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New & developing projects for laterites & sulphides
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Purification, separation & recovery by SX, IX, EW, precipitation etc.
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New technology developments, applications & experience
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Materials of construction and corrosion
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Equipment design & reagent developments
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Tailings disposal and environmental issues
- Cobalt Extraction & Refining Symposium
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Sunday 24 May
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Registration |
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Ice Breaker Drinks and Registration |
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Monday 25 May
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Registration |
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Official Opening: David Weight - M.D of Cobalt Institute, UK |
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Technical Sessions |
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Lunch |
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Technical Sessions |
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Welcome Reception |
| Tuesday 26 |
May |
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Technical Sessions |
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Lunch |
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Technical Sessions |
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Conference Dinner & Key Note Address
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| Wednesday June 18 |
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Symposium:Cobalt Extraction & Refining |
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Lunch |
Afternoon |
Symposium Continued |
| Conclusion |
Panel Discussion. |
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International Trade Exhibition throughout Conference |
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ALTA COPPER-13
MAY 28 - 29
Including Developments in Copper Electrowinning Forum
Presentations of papers by leading international industry people on key topics
- Heap & dump leaching of oxides & sulphides
- Hydrometallurgical processing of sulphides concentrates
- Plant design and operation reviews & issues
- SX, IX, EW & ER design developments, applications & issues
- New technology developments, applications & experience
- Materials of construction and corrosion
- Equipment design & reagent developments
- Acid rock drainage & environmental issues
- SX Plant Fire Protection
- Developments in Copper Electrowinning & Refining Forum
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Thursday May 28
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Morning
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Registration |
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Technical Sessions |
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Lunch |
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Technical Sessions |
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Copper/Uranium Cabaret, (Dinner & Entertainment) |
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Friday May 29
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Morning
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Technical Sessions
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Lunch |
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Afternoon
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Developments in Copper Electrowinning & Refining Forum |
| Conclusion |
Panel Discussion |
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International Trade Exhibition throughout Conference
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| ALTA URANIUM-5
MAY 28 - 29
Including Uranium Heap Leaching Forum
Presentations of papers by leading international industry people on key topics
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Uranium ore treatment processes
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Operational reviews & issues
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New technology developments, applications & experience
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Ore upgrading technology
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Plant design New project reviews
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Testwork, scale-up & process development
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Leaching processes & Solid/Liquid separation
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SX/IX/CIX/RIP/RIL & Precipitation processes
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Equipment design & reagent developments
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Tailings, environmental & safety issues
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SX Plant Fire Protection
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Materials of construction and corrosion
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Uranium Heap Leaching Forum
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Thursday May 28 |
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Registration |
Morning |
Technical Sessions |
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Lunch |
Afternoon |
Technical Sessions |
Evening |
Uranium/Copper Cabaret, (Dinner & Entertainment) |
Friday May 29 |
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Morning |
Technical Sessions |
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Lunch |
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Afternoon |
Uranium Heap Leaching Forum |
| Conclusion |
Panel Discussion |
International Trade Exhibition throughout Conference |
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- ALTA SHORT COURSE
Saturday May 30
Solvent Extraction & Its Application to Copper, Uranium & Nickel-Cobalt
Presented by Alan Taylor
Great Introduction for Newcomers and Useful Refresher for Old Hands
Course Outline - to be advised
Click for Alan's CV
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(Last Updated July 25th 2008) |