Keynote Speakers

Nickel-Cobalt-Copper (22 - 24 May) 

Opening Presenter

Richard Matheson 

Director, Marketing Development at Nickel Institute 

Abstract: Nickel: Critical to a Sustainable Future


Keynote Speaker

Lourdes Valle 

Process Engineering Manager at Arafura Resources

Abstract: Keys to A Successful Nickel Laterite HPAL Design and Operations: A First Hand Experience

Gold-PM (25 May) 

Keynote Speaker

John O'Callaghan 

Head of Metallurgy at Newcrest Mining 

Abstract: An Engineering Model for Innovation in the Mining Industry

Uranium-Rare Earths (25 May) 

Opening Presenter

Keynote Speaker

Dudley J Kingsnorth 

Non-Executive Chairman of Australian Rare Earths

Abstract: Australia; Creating the Diversity of Rare Earths Supply Necessary for a Sustainable Future

In Situ Recovery (26 May) 

Keynote Speaker

Dr Laura Kuhar 

Research Team Leader at CSIRO

Abstract: Developments in ISR Permeability Enhancement

Lithium-Battery Technology (26 May) 

Keynote Speaker

Grant Harman 

Principal at Lithium Consultants Australasia

Abstract: Trends and Developments in Lithium Processing

Important Dates
Sponsorship & Exhibition Prospectus 
Now Available
Registration Opens
Now Open
Deadline for abstracts
30 November
Deadline for papers
28 February
Call for student volunteersNow open
Pre-record submission15 April

(c) ALTA Conference 2022