The South African metallurgical industry is facing significant obstacles: Rising production costs, the closure of key service providers like refractory suppliers, and increasing pressure globally for the industry to transform. To face these challenges, it is important for different areas of the industry to work together.
The Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM) invites you to the 2026 Pyrometallurgy International Conference, taking place from 25 to 29 May 2026. 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 us to collaborate in finding answers to the difficult questions we are faced with and to develop sustainable solutions to safeguard the future of our industry. We are confident that through collaborative research, innovative technology development and operational excellence, we can transform the industry and secure a greener future for the next generation of pyrometallurgists.
By integrating these three key focus areas, we aim to create a platform for strategic thinkers, policymakers, researchers, and economic influencers to share insights, challenge assumptions, and collaborate on practical solutions for the future of the industry.
| Date | 26 May 2026 |
| Location | CSIR Pretoria |
