keynote speakers

A keynote lecture will be given by Prof. James (Jim) Finch, Emeritus Professor of McGill University, Canada. Entitled "A Mineral Processor’s Journey" it will be an appreciation of the life and work of Prof. Graeme Jameson, of the University of Newcastle, Australia, who has attended all but one of the MEI flotation series.

Few can claim a process or equipment that carries their name. The Jameson Cell is a rare example: an industrial endorsement of Professor Jameson’s already secured academic reputation that sets him apart. Taking the Cell as the unifying theme, this talk will assess Graeme’s contributions to the technology of flotation, from fundamental models and innovative experiments to his continuing quest for the universal flotation machine. 

The keynote lecture ,"Developments in flotation circuit diagnostic practice", will be given by Dr. Kym Runge, Associate Professor at the JKMRC, Australia. 

Associate Professor Kym Runge is the leader of the Separation Research Program at the SMI-JKMRC.  This program aims to develop novel separation processes that will make a step change in mining and involves research into high voltage comminution, coarse particle flotation, improved classification and novel flotation chemistries.  Prior to this appointment, Kym worked 25 years as a flotation specialist.  Her research has involved the development of flotation simulation and diagnostic procedures at the SMI-JKMRC, including the development of JKSimFloat, a flotation simulation program.  She also worked 10 years for Metso, the biggest mining equipment supplier, as a flotation consultant and researcher.