Presenters
- Pieter Strobos, VP Commercial, Molycop
- Vishal Deeplaul, Lead Process Consultant, Molycop
- Gundo Makhado, Senior APC Engineer, Molycop
- Oliver Samukute, Regional Sales Manager, Molycop
Topics covered
- Strategies to maximise throughput in mining operations.
- Approaches to improving turnover and profitability.
- Best practice for optimising mining circuits.
- Real-world examples of successful optimisation.
- Exploring the role of technology in driving performance.
Synopsis
Molycop’s Innovation Summit in Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) focused on optimisation, efficiency and long-term profitability and provided valuable insights into how mining companies can enhance their operations while maintaining sustainable growth.
Technical experts from Molycop presented on topics including strategies to maximise throughput in mining operations, approaches to improving turnover and profitability, best practice for optimising mining circuits and the role of technology in driving performance. Participants also discussed real-world examples of successful optimisation.
Watch this recorded presentation to discover how to address critical challenges in maximising throughput and achieving sustainable turnover in mining operations.
Presenter
Pieter Strobos, VP Commercial, Molycop
Pieter Strobos has over two decades of mining sector expertise and co-founded Process IQ, a company that was integrated into Molycop in 2022. Pieter has earned two post-graduate degrees in metallurgy and technology management from the University of Pretoria. For the past 17 years, he has been an active contributor to AusIMM, currently holding a committee membership for the AusIMM Metallurgical Society (MetSoc).
Presenter
Vishal Deeplaul, Lead Process Consultant, Molycop
Vishal Deeplaul is a Lead Process Technology Consultant at Molycop, specialising in advanced solutions for the mineral processing industry. With over 30 years of global experience across mining, logistics and sustainability, he has a proven track record in business turnarounds, operational optimisation and driving innovation.
Presenter
Gundo Makhado, Senior APC Engineer, Molycop
Gundo Makhado, Senior APC Engineer at Molycop, leads APC initiatives across Africa and the Americas. With over a decade of experience in process control and optimisation, Gundo specialises in improving efficiency in mining operations, particularly in milling, flotation and thickener processes.
Presenter
Oliver Samukute, Regional Sales Manager, Molycop
Oliver Samukute, Regional Sales Manager for Africa at Molycop, leads market development across the region. With a background in metallurgical engineering, he combines technical expertise with strategic business skills to drive growth in mineral processing, capital equipment and process optimisation solutions.