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- SAIMM PYROMETALLURGY INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2026
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- Background
- Submit an Abstract
- Registration Fees
- Who Should Attend
- Sponsorship and Exhibition
- Contact
- Workshops
- Accommodation
- Background
- Submit an Abstract
- Registration Fees
- Who Should Attend
- Sponsorship and Exhibition
- Contact
- Workshops
- Accommodation
Background
The South African metallurgical industry is facing significant obstacles: Rising production costs, the closure of key service providers like refractory suppliers, and increasing pressure globally for the industry to transform. To face these challenges, it is important for different areas of the industry to work together.
The Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM) invites you to the 2026 Pyrometallurgy International Conference, taking place from 25 to 29 May 2026. The conference will bring together professionals and experts from the fields of pyrometallurgy, furnace tapping, and refractories under the theme: Foundations of Competitiveness and Sustainability. This theme challenges us to collaborate in finding answers to the difficult questions we are faced with and to develop sustainable solutions to safeguard the future of our industry. We are confident that through collaborative research, innovative technology development and operational excellence, we can transform the industry and secure a greener future for the next generation of pyrometallurgists.
By integrating these three key focus areas, we aim to create a platform for strategic thinkers, policymakers, researchers, and economic influencers to share insights, challenge assumptions, and collaborate on practical solutions for the future of the industry.
Submit an Abstract
Abstract submissions are now open!
The SAIMM Pyrometallurgy International Conference Organising Committee is inviting you to submit an abstract for presentation at the 2026 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
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
- Abstract submission deadline - 17 October 2025
- Paper submission deadline - 12 January 2026
- Workshops - 25 May 2026
- Conference - 26-28 May 2026
- Technical visits - 29 May 2026
Registration Fees
All prices quoted are exclusive of VAT
Who Should Attend
- Professionals and researchers focused on pyrometallurgy, furnace tapping and refractories
- Industry leaders
- Academics
- Students
Contact
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:
E-mail: gugu@saimm.co.za
Tel: +27 11 530 0238
Web: www.saimm.co.za
Workshops
WORKSHOP 1:
Future of Pyrometallurgy in South Africa (PyroFuZA)
Date: 25 May 2026
Venue: CSIR International Convention Centre
The “Future of Pyrometallurgy in South Africa” (PyroFuZA) workshop on 25 May 2026, is scheduled as part of the SAIMM Pyrometallurgy International Conference 2026.
The South African metallurgical industry is facing significant obstacles: Rising production costs, the closure of key service providers like refractory suppliers, and increasing pressure globally for the industry to transform.
This full-day workshop will bring together senior representatives from industry, government, and academia to objectively assess the current state and future prospects of the pyrometallurgical industry in South Africa.
The workshop will focus on key questions such as defining success for the industry in the current economic climate, requirements for long-term sustainability, and identifying major actions for the next 20 years. It will be facilitated by an experienced industry expert and limited to 30-40 high-profile participants to foster open dialogue.
WORKSHOP 2:
Advanced refractory materials and their role in furnace integrity and furnace containment
Accommodation