11–12 March 2019 Conference

13 March 2019 Technical Visit

Swakopmund Hotel, Swakopmund, Namibia

BACKGROUND

The production of SO2 and sulphuric acid remains a pertinent topic in the Southern African mining and metallurgical industry, especially in view of the strong demand for, and increasing prices of, vital base metals such as cobalt and copper. The electric car revolution is well underway and demand for cobalt is rocketing. New sulphuric acid plants are being built, comprising both smelters and sulphur burners, as the demand for metals increases. However, these projects take time to plan and construct, and in the interim sulphuric acid is being sourced from far afield, sometimes more than 2000 km away from the place that it is required. The need for sulphuric acid ‘sinks’ such as phosphate fertilizer plants is also becoming apparent.

All of the above factors create both opportunities and issues and supply chain challenges. To ensure that you stay abreast of developments in the industry, the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy invites you to participate in a conference on the  production, utilization, and conversion of sulphur, sulphuric acid, and SO2 abatement in metallurgical and other processes, to be held in March 2019 in Namibia.

OBJECTIVES

To expose delegates to issues relating to the generation and handling of sulphur, sulphuric acid, and SO2 abatement in the metallurgical and other industries. Provide an opportunity to producers and consumers of sulphur and sulphuric acid and related products to be introduced to new technologies and equipment in the field. Enable participants to share information about and experience in the application of such technologies.

Provide an opportunity for role players in the industry to discuss common problems and their solutions

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

The Conference will be of value to:

Metallurgical and chemical engineers working in the minerals and metals processing and chemical industries

Metallurgical/chemical/plant management

Project managers

Research and development personnel

Academics and students

Technology providers and engineering firms

Equipment and system providers

Relevant legislators

Environmentalists

Consultants

EXHIBITION/SPONSORSHIP

There are a number of sponsorship opportunities available. Companies wishing to sponsor or exhibit should contact the Conference Co-ordinator.