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HMC 2025 - THIRTEENTH INTERNATIONAL HEAVY MINERALS CONFERENCE

Date	18 August 2025
-	19 August 2025
Resources	Heavy Minerals 2025 Sponsorship Prospectus 12122024.pdf Heavy Minerals Conference 2025 Announcement 12122024.pdf


PREMIUM SPONSOR	EXHIBITOR

Background

THIRTEENTH INTERNATIONAL HEAVY MINERALS CONFERENCE
18-19 AUGUST 2025 - CONFERENCE
SUN CITY RESORT, RUSTENBURG,
SOUTH AFRICA

CONFERENCE THEME
The Value Chain of Heavy Minerals for the Future – From Mine to Market

The HMC series of conferences is traditionally focused on mining and processing of heavy minerals. Whilst this conference will still focus on these important aspects, new challenges and opportunities calls for the evolution of the industry.There is a shift in focus to move closer to some of the strategic downstream industries with a focus on improved integration and value chain optimisation. This conference will aim at involving these key downstream industry players to facilitate dialog and knowledge sharing around technical areas where these value chain improvements can be explored. Further to optimizing current value chains, with the recent changes in the global geopolitical landscape, a strong interest for strategic minerals including rare earth elements provide new opportunities for the industry. Development in these provide additional value from the current resources mined. It however requires evolution in how industry approaches geological characterization through to mining and processing to incorporate the rare earth element bearing mineral extraction alongside current value chain.

To support the themes already highlighted for the conference, generational knowledge transfer needs to be effectively addressed to ensure the workforce of the future is enabled to lead the industry evolution. The development of technical professionals entering the industry workforce ranging from traditional training and exposure pathways to new approaches including Artificial Intelligence is seen as a key enabler for the future of the heavy minerals industry.

CONFERENCE OBJECTIVE

This series of conferences was started in 1997 and has run since that date. It provides a forum for an exchange of knowledge in all aspects of heavy minerals, from exploration through processing and product applications. This is a strictly technical conference, and efforts by the Organizing Committee are aimed at preserving its technical nature. The benefit of this focus is that it allows the operators of businesses within this sector to discuss topics not normally covered in such forums. The focus on heavy minerals includes the more obvious minerals such as ilmenite, rutile and zircon; and also other heavy minerals such as garnet, and alusite, and sillimanite.

Submit an Abstract

Abstract submissions are now open!

The Heavy Mineral Organising Committee is inviting you to submit an abstract for presentation at the Heavy Minerals 2025 conference.

Why submit an abstract?

Enhance your professional image
Draw attention to the accomplishments of your company.
Provide the industry with your case studies, knowledge, and experience.
Inform colleagues, policymakers, and researchers about your progress.
Provide fresh chances for cooperation for the benefit of the sector.

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 a full paper for review. Download paper 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, pay the author registration fee and attend the conference.

Key Dates

25 February 2025 – Abstract submissions
4 April 2025 - Paper submission

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

ABOUT THE VENUE

Nestled in the rolling hills of the Pilanesberg, one of South Africa’s most scenic locations, Sun City is a world unto itself and has earned its reputation as Africa’s Kingdom of Pleasure. You will find whatever you want at Sun City, from sizzling entertainment, world class casinos and restaurants to cater for all tastes, to the more relaxed poolside venue, quiet places, lush gardens, and extensive sporting facilities including two world-class golf courses. These are just some of the elements that make Sun City unique among the world’s entertainment resorts. Finally re-discovered and now part of Sun City, the Lost City and the Valley of Waves, fabled to be the Ruins of a glorious ancient civilisation, celebrate and bring to life the legends of this mystical city. The Lost City is internationally applauded for its wonderfully imaginative theme and exquisite landscaping whilst the fantastic Valley of Waves is one of the world’s most exciting waterparks.

registration fees

Early bird registration valid until 19 May 2025

Early SAIMM/SAGA/GSSA Member	R11 500
Early Non SAIMM/SAGA/GSSA Member	R12 700
SAIMM/SAGA/GSSA Member	R12 700
Non SAIMM/SAGA/GSSA Member	R13 900
Author Registration	R6 500
Students	R1 500
Regional Academics	R6 500
Retired Member	R1 500

Kindly note, registration closes on 13 August 2025. Please note late registrations will incur a R500 administration fee for registrations received after the closing date.

HMC 2025 - THIRTEENTH INTERNATIONAL HEAVY MINERALS CONFERENCE

Background

CONFERENCE OBJECTIVE

Organising Committee

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Submit an Abstract

ABOUT THE VENUE

registration fees

Sponsorship and Exhibition

accommodation

CONTACT