The rapid fall in nickel prices after the global recession has increased the need to improve the efficiency of the processing of nickel ores and concentrates. Indeed, process efficiency is really the key to survival and this is a time when improved technology can make significant contributions to the economics of technical operations. It is intended that the conference will attract contributions from experts around the world, to provide a forum for discussion of common problems and possible performance opportunities.

The aim of this conference is to bring together researchers and plant operators, to discuss all aspects of the physical and chemical processing of nickel ores, copper-nickel ores and laterites, and nickel concentrates, including:

• Froth Flotation and other beneficiation methods
• Bio and Hydrometallurgy
• Pyrometallurgy
• Environmental aspects of nickel processing and smelting