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Geometallurgy Conference 2025

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Date	14 October 2025
Location	Glenburn Lodge Conference Venue
Resources	Abstract Template 10052025.pdf Geometallurgy 2025 Announcemet 19032025.pdf Guidelines for Authors SAIMM Conference Proceedings and SAIMM Journal 10052025.pdf Guidelines for Extended Abstract Submission 19032025.pdf

BACKGROUND

Ore heterogeneity and metallurgical complexity continue to rise, while sustainability occupies an ever-prominent role. Geometallurgy offers a refined, multidisciplinary pathway to improve the value of ore deposits.

Future-Ready Geometallurgy examines strategies to generate trustworthy data through the steady application of machine learning, novel sensors, digital twins, and Industry 4.0 technologies in mining. Reliance on dependable data and innovative tools empowers the industry to make more timely and discerning decisions for mine planning and metallurgical plant optimisation.

Following the success of past SAIMM Geometallurgy conferences, the third conference in this series provides a platform to explore the latest progress in geometallurgy and to celebrate the success of its integration into the mining value chain.

Submit an Abstract

Abstract submissions are now open!

The Geometallurgy Conference Organising Committee is inviting you to submit an abstract for presentation at the Geometallurgy 2025 Conference.

Why submit an abstract?

Strengthen your professional reputation.
Showcase your organisation’s achievements and accomplishments.
Offer the industry valuable insights, case studies, and expertise.
Inform stakeholders, including colleagues and researchers, about your accomplishments and progress.
Create new opportunities for collaboration to benefit the industry.

Submission process

Abstracts will be subject to peer review, the committee will decide whether to accept or decline the submissions. Relevance to the conference theme, accuracy and uniqueness of ideas, contribution significance, and presentation quality are among the selection factors. Download abstract submission template

Authors will be notified in writing of the acceptance of their abstract. Once accepted the author can submit an extended abstract for review. Download extended abstract submission guidelines

Please note

All accepted abstracts will be published in the conference proceedings and presented during technical sessions.
All presenting authors are required to register and pay for conference attendance prior to publication in the conference proceedings.

Key Dates

Submission of short abstracts deadline –17 June2025
Submission of extended abstracts for peer review deadline – 29 July 2025

Technical Workshops. 13 October 2025
Conference. 14-15 October 2025
Technical Visits. 16 October 2025

Please email abstracts to Gugu Charlie: Conferences and Events Coordinator, SAIMM at gugu@saimm.co.za

CONFERENCE THEMES

Sampling and sensor-based core logging
Practical tools and methodologies for ore characterisation and testing
Standardised methods for reporting to generate trusted data
Geostatistics, data integration, smart workflows, and modelling
Incorporation of predictive mining, processing, and environmental models into resource modelling
Project and operational geometallurgy case studies