What is Geometallurgy?
The understanding of metallurgical and geological parameter variability using geochemistry, mineralogy, grade, and lithological data.
Increasing Certainty
Using metallurgical and geological parameters to increase minable certainty.
Unity Between Disciplines
Creates a direct relationship for improved communication between geological and metallurgical professionals.
Data Science Acceleration
Using geostatistics and machine learning to increase known categorization of ore and ore characteristics.
Boosting Mine Productivity
Geometallurgy allows for a focused and direct approach into creating more productive mining operations.
Students Linking
With Industry
​​Stellenbosch University is partnering with African Rainbow Minerals on an initiative to ensure the sustainability of mining through innovative research and training conducted in the field of geometallurgy.
The new African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) geometallurgy research chair at Stellenbosch University will drive inter-disciplinary research and training in the emerging field of geometallurgy in the South African mineral resources industry.
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African Rainbow Minerals has recently entered into an overarching memorandum of agreement with Stellenbosch University with the aim of establishing a working relationship to identify opportunities for collaboration in areas of mutual interest and create sustainable value. The African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) geometallurgy research chair was identified as one such opportunity. Starting in January 2023, the research chair will be sponsored by ARM for five years.
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Research Chairs
Dr Bjorn von der Heyden
Dr Margreth Tadie
