We are excited to announce a series of events and updates for our research group. These activities are designed to enhance our collaborative efforts and provide valuable learning and professional development opportunities. Below is a summary of the upcoming seminars, conferences, and other important events. Please mark your calendars and participate actively to maximise these …
Our research team, SIMMET, made a strong impression at the Hydrometallurgical Conference 2024, held from September 1-3 at Hazendal Wine Estate in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa. This prestigious event brought together experts in the field, providing an excellent platform for us to share our cutting-edge research and also learn from the work of others. …
We are pleased to announce the recent publication of a study led by Prof. Herman Potgieter and Dr. Darlington Ashiegbu, in collaboration with David Nkhoesa, and Prof. Rudolph Erasmus, in Materials. Overview of the Study This study addresses the persistent issue of thiocyanate pollution in mining wastewater, a byproduct of the cyanidation process used in …
We are excited to announce the recent publication of a groundbreaking study led by Prof. Herman Potgieter and Dr. Emmanuel Oke from the Sustainable and Innovative Minerals and Metals Extraction Technology (SIMMET) Research Group at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. The study, titled “Concurrent leaching of copper and cobalt from a copper–cobalt ore using …
Prof Caren Billing attended the International School of Crystallography in Erice (31 May – 8 June 2024). This was the 59th Course: Powder Diffraction: Advancing Real Materials in the Information Era. She also presented a poster: “Insight into average vs local structure: a variable temperature study of a solid oxide fuel cell electrolyte” (C. Billing, M.A. …
The SIMMET Group extends heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Saeideh Babaee, on her recent publications. Her research offers valuable insights and makes a significant contribution to the academic community. Well done on reaching this important milestone. This remarkable accomplishment reflects her exceptional dedication. Publication: 1.Lele Feng, Yifan Gu, Jiabao Pang, Liangliang Jiang, Jie Liu, Hang Zhou, Biao Wang, Saeideh …
Prof Herman Potgieter attended the 7th International Circular Economy and Urban Landfill Mining Conference (SUM 2024) from 15-17 May 2024 in Capri, Italy where he delivered an oral presentation entitled: ”Separating titanium and iron from an old Ferrovanadium producer waste dump” (J.H. Potgieter, L. Habile and C. Mahlangu). The overwhelming message from the conference was that recycling …
On April 3rd, 2024, the esteemed members of the SIMMET research group convened for a highly anticipated work progress presentation, marking a significant milestone in their collective pursuit of innovation and excellence. During this illuminating session, MSC, PhD, and Postdoc within the group unveiled the latest advancements and discoveries in their respective fields. From experiments to …
Dr. Emmanuel Oke and Professor Herman Potgieter, have published an exceptional review article titled “Recent Chemical Methods for Metals Recovery from Printed Circuit Boards: A Review.” The publication of this outstanding paper marks a momentous achievement not only for Dr. Oke and Professor Potgieter but also for the entire SIMMET group. Dr. Oke and Professor …
The SIMMET Group extends heartfelt congratulations to our esteemed postdoctoral researchers, Dr. Emmanuel Oke and Dr. Joseph Nyembwe, on their recent accomplishments. Dr. Oke, in collaboration with Prof. Potgieter, has co-authored a paper titled “Discarded E-Waste/Printed Circuit Boards: A Review of their Recent Methods of Disassembly, Sorting and Environmental Implications,” which has been successfully published …
