Copper Cobalt Africa -
9th Base Metals Conference 2018

9-12 July 2018
Avani Victoria Falls Resort, Victoria Falls,
Livingstone, Zambia



The Giant Kamoa–Kakula Project in the Democratic Republic of Congo
S. Amos, V. Nkuna and B. Matsetela

Predicting Future South African Refined Copper Consumption Using the Intensityof-Use Theory
M.J. Nong, P.J.K. Leeuw and M.N.M. Cudjoe

The State of Occupational Safety in the South African Mining Industry: Progress, Successes and Challenges
S. Phakathi and K. Letsoalo

Determination of an Effective Slope-Monitoring Regime for Mining a Failed Zone on the North Wall of Nchanga Open Pit-Cut2
C. Silwamba, S. Syamusana and B. Siwakwi

Satellite Synthetic Aperture Radar for Mine and Tailings Dam Monitoring
N. Pendock

An African Copperbelt-Style District in Colombia: Insights From Longwave Infrared Satellite Imaging
D. Forest and N. Pendock

Review of Radar Technologies for Slope Stability in Open-Pit Mines
J. Oosthuizen

A Ranking Methodology to Prioritise Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining Projects
S. Rupprecht

Copper Ore Variability – Benefits of Advanced Simulation
M. Talikka, A. Remes, M. Hicks, J. Liipo, V.-P. Takalo, S. Khizanishvili and M. Natsvlishvili

Methodology for Assessing the Benefits of Grind Control Using Particle Size Tracking Technology for True On-Line Particle Size Measurement
R. Maron, C. O’Keefe and J. Sepulveda

Converting of Lubambe Copper Mine Ball Mill from Grate Discharge to an Overflow
A. Mhone

Influence of Water Balance and Classifier Choice on Energy Efficiency of Milling Circuits
A. Hinde, E. Ford, J. Makola and A. Jain

Merits of Optimised Milling Configuration on Process Performance: Case Study of Mixed Ore Circuit at Kansanshi
C. Chongo, K. Ngosa, P.A. Bepswa and A.N. Mainza

Beneficiation of a Complex Low-Grade Copper Ore
L. Mweene L. and S. Subramanian

Relationship between Kansanshi Ore Mineralogy and Copper Recovery Across Different Processing Circuits
L. Little, Q. Mclennan, A. Prinsloo, K. Muchima, B. Kaputula and C. Siame

Empirical Model of Recovery Response of Copper Sulphide Circuit at Kansanshi Mine
M. Lusambo and F.K. Mulenga

Continuous Improvement of a Copper Concentrator by Advanced Flotation Control
P. Daniël Knoblauch

Development of Automated Flotation Reagent System
C. Ngulube, W. Munalula and I. Mkandawire

Copper Recovery from Carbonaceous Sulfide Ore by Flotation
R.S. Magwaneng, K. Haga, A. Batnasan, A. Shibayama, M. Kosugi, R. Kawarabuki, K. Mitsuhashi and M. Kawata

Flotation Process Metering of Concentrate, Slurry, Air and Water Flows Using Non-Intrusive Fibre-Optic Sensing
D. Finfer

Advances in Cobalt Recovery and Purification
C. Pawlik

Advances in Design of Copper–Cobalt Hydrometallurgical Circuits: Copper Circuits
G. Miller

Milling in Acidic Raffinate Solution in Copper–Cobalt Hydrometallurgical Circuits — The Next Step Towards Reducing Operating Costs
E. Mkhize and S.M. Kumwenda

Innovative Process Design for Oxide Ores in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
D. Alexander, C. van der Merwe, R. Lumbule and J. Kgomo

MesoThermTM Bio-Oxidation Technology: A Simple Process Adjustment for African Copperbelt Mixed and Sulphide Ores
C. van Buuren, M. Nicolle and J. van Niekerk

Frothing and Froth Control in Copper Leach Washing and Purification Circuits
N. Mautsa, M. Bower, B. Nel1 and J. Miller

Laboratory Column Leaching of Cobalt Using Raffinate and Sodium Metabisulfite
P. Bwando and T. Kanz

Acid Bake–Leach Process for Recovering Copper and Cobalt from Oxide and Sulphide Concentrates
P. Mwamba, J.H. Masinja, J. Manchisi and Y.R.S. Hara

On-Line Analysis in Copper Solvent Extraction and Electrowinning
R. Abad, L. Koresaar, D. Moreno and T. Balbin

Techno-Economic Evaluation of BASF’s New High-Temperature Solvent-Extraction Reagent
J.J. Taute and S.J. Archer

Management of Mixing Continuity in a Solvent-Extraction Plant with a Leach Solution of High Silica at Ruashi Mining
A. Kashala, G. Mitshabu, Y. Cheng, L. Bradford, A. Modi and P. Tshisand

Loaded Organic Washing for Impurities Removal from Electrolyte
D. Nel, J. Kyabu, T. Ngoy, P, Koji and P. Bwando

Additive to Mitigate Crud Formation in Solvent Extraction Operations
B. Mbao, L. Cohen, A. Fischmann, L. Moya, M. Moser and O. Tinkler

Mitigating Effects of Silica in Copper Solvent Extraction
K.C. Sole, F.K. Crundwell, N. Dlamini and G. Kruger

Solvent-Impregnated Resins for Niche Applications in Metals Processing
V. Yahorava, V. Bazhko and R.R. Leso

Metal Removal from Synthetic Mine Tailing Leachates Using Fixed-Bed Ion-Exchange Columns
A.L. Riley, S.E. Pepper, E.L. Sexton and M.D. Ogden

Cobalt–Nickel Pertraction Refinery to Process Pregnant Leach Solution from Recycled Spent Catalysts Part 1: Cobalt Extraction from a Binary System
N. Mans, D. van der Westhuizen, D. Bruinsma, P. Cole, J. du Toit, E. Munnik, A. Coates, V. Coetzee and H. Krieg

Recovery of Cobalt and Nickel from Acidic Waste Streams: Effect of Chloride, Sulfate and Column Studies Using Phosphonic Acid Functionalised Silica
J.T.M. Amphlett, S.E. Pepper, W. Peng, M.D. Ogden

Copper Refinery Modernisation, Mopani Copper Mines Plc, Mufulira, Zambia
M. Chooye, R. Patel, A. Pranowo and B. O’Rourke

Advances in Permanent Cathode Maintenance Solutions
L. Nordlund and H. van der Walt

Lead Contamination of Copper Cathodes: Direct Electrowinning Compared With Leach–Solvent Extraction–Electrowinning
G. Mitshabu, C. Tshula, P. Tshisand, B. Faqing, D. Yav and A. Feather

Copper Electrowinning Circuit Design: Optimised Costing as a Function of Cell Arrangement, Productivity, Rectiformer Size and Throughput
E.L. Forner, G.M. Miller, J. Scheepers and A.J. du Toit

Electrochemical Characterisation of Cobalt Electrowinning from Dilute Sulphate Solutions
R.A. Wildenboer

Determination of Mopani Copper Mine MCM2 Copper Cathode Sampling Regime
O. Mahenga, D. Muma, B. Muleya, E. Musenge and G. Bwalya

Operational Experiences of Mufulira ISASMELT™ Technology Since Inception
J. Kapobe, J. Sasikumar, K. Chitundu, C. Mazala and R. Phiri

Sonic Injection in Sulfide Bath Smelting: An Update
J.P.T. Kapusta

Dewatering Tailings for Dry Stacking: Rapid Water Recovery by Means of Centrifuges
R. Klug, A. Rivadeneira and N. Schwarz

Tailings Thickener Improvements at Sentinel Copper Mine
M. Bower and M. Kynkaanniemi

Processing of Copperbelt Historical Copper Smelter Slag through the Chibuluma Concentrator and Future Prospects for Maximizing Value Recovery
B. Kalumba, A. Mwanza and J. Sikamo

Boss 50 – A Fast Track Project in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
A. Lathwood

The Historic Kipushi Zinc Project in the Democratic Republic of Congo
B. Matsetela, V. Nkuna and S. Amos

The Mutoshi Project – Part I: Metallurgical Testwork, Process Design and Project Delivery
P. Ilunga, D. Samal, M. Nicolle, M. Lampi, K. Valkama, J. Edwards and N. Tatalias

Project Valuation: The Drivers Behind a Mineral Project’s Value
B.W. Botha

Operational Readiness: From Project to Operating Asset
R. Taute and P.M.J.G. Thomson

Outotec Service Portfolio and Recent Development in Managing Asset Performance
J.-P. Lempainen and M. Lindema

Polymetallic Processing within a Circular Economy
P.J. van Staden, M. Gericke, V. Conic and D. Milanovic

“Training for Life”
J. Kapobe, M. Milupi, A. Lemmer, C. Mazala and R. Phiri

Training of Engineering Graduates in Zambia to meet Mining Industry Needs
J. Kapobe, C. Mazala and S. Simukanga

Disruptive Effect of Battery Recycling on the Near Future Cobalt Market
N.C. Steenkamp


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