The successful design, operation and closure of heap leach projects draws on the expertise of a large range of scientists and engineers.

The International Heap Leach Conference 2013 (Heap Leach 2013) is a comprehensive conference that will bring a range of professionals together to present and discuss new research insights and share leading practices on heap leach projects. This conference will include the planning, design, operations, closure, and research aspects of heap leaching.

The conference will include considerations of heap leaching of all metals: gold, silver, copper, uranium and nickel.

Themes

• Ore Characterization / Metallurgical Testwork
• Design and Construction
• Operations and Metal Recovery
• Closure and Post-closure
• Technology Developments