May 26-28, 2026
Pretoria, South Africa
The Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM) will hold the 2026 Pyrometallurgy International Conference from May 25 to 28, 2026, in Pretoria. 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 in developing sustainable solutions to safeguard the future of the industry.
Tenova will participate in the event as partner sponsor and will deliver the following presentations:
- "Development of a blister copper taphole for flash furnace operation"
Frik Marx - "Plant Lifecycle: From Taphole to Rehabilitation" - May 26, 03:10-03:30PM. - "TInnovative Solutions for Slag Tapping Control and Safety"
Gerrit de Villiers - "Tapping Technology: Innovation & Safety" - May 27, 10:50-11:25AM. - "Tenova’s Composite Copper-Graphite Cooler Design for Enhanced PGM Furnace Performance"
Hugo Joubert - "Refractory Technology: Lining Management & Containment", May 28 - 02:20-02:40PM.
