The objectives of the Mineral & Metallurgical Processing Division are to:
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Provide a means for cooperation and communication among industry professionals interested in the unit processes and operations of mineral and metallurgical processing;
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Promote the advancement of mineral and metallurgical technology through related meetings and professional discourse;
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Stimulate the preparation, reading, discussion and circulation of technical papers on mineral and metallurgical processing;
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Provide scholarships and awards for students to further the recruitment of new members to the industry.
- 2025 - Mineral & Metallurgical Processing Division Annual Meeting Minutes
- 2024 - Mineral & Metallurgical Processing Division Annual Meeting Minutes
- 2023 - Mineral & Metallurgical Processing Division Annual Meeting Minutes
- 2022 - Mineral & Metallurgical Processing Division Annual Meeting Minutes
- 2021 - Mineral & Metallurgical Processing Division Annual Meeting Minutes
- 2020 - Mineral & Metallurgical Processing Division Annual Meeting Minutes
- 2019 - Mineral & Metallurgical Processing Division Annual Meeting Minutes
- 2018 - Mineral & Metallurgical Processing Division Annual Meeting Minutes
- 2017 - Mineral & Metallurgical Processing Division Annual Meeting Minutes
Mineral & Metallurgical Processing Division Annual Lunch
This event is a fantastic opportunity for division members to network while supporting the Mineral & Metallurgical Processing Division scholarships.
Many thanks to our generous sponsors!

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