Chief Metallurgist, Mineral Processing Innovator
Placements24
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Placements24 is seeking a distinguished Chief Metallurgist to lead mineral processing operations in Durban. The role directs all metallurgical stages—from comminution to refining—ensuring maximum metal recovery and top product quality.
You will drive process development, troubleshooting, and sustainable plant performance in a hybrid work setting. The position demands 10+ years in mineral processing with leadership, strong metals processing expertise, and a track record of scale-up success across
Qualifications
- PhD or Master's degree in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering.
- 10+ years in mineral processing/metallurgy with leadership experience.
- Expertise in base metals (copper, zinc, nickel) and precious metals processing.
- Strong background in process optimization, scale‑up, and troubleshooting.
Responsibilities
- Develop and optimize metallurgical processes to improve recovery and product purity.
- Lead and mentor the metallurgical team, fostering continuous improvement.
- Oversee design, commissioning, and operation of new metallurgical plants and equipment.
- Conduct audits and root-cause analyses for deviations or quality issues.
- Collaborate with R&D on pilot studies and scale-up of new technologies.
- Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
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Placements24 is seeking a distinguished Chief Metallurgist to lead mineral processing operations in Durban. The role directs all metallurgical stages—from comminution to refining—ensuring maximum metal recovery and top product quality.
You will drive process development, troubleshooting, and sustainable plant performance in a hybrid work setting. The position demands 10+ years in mineral processing with leadership, strong metals processing expertise, and a track record of scale-up success across
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