- Ore and mineral characterization
- Process optimization
- Quality control
- Materials characterization
- Downstream processing and recycling
- Explore various analytical solutions across the mining value chain
- Characterisation of critical minerals like Lithium, Rare Earths minerals, Base metal ores for chemistry, minerology and particle sizing.
- Solutions and benefits of real time (online) and automated analysis for process monitoring to reduce costs and improve efficiency
- User case studies, current Australian industry status on developing critical minerals
- Benefits of analytical monitoring from ore to iron making process
- Field analytical solutions that benefit exploration geology and quick decision making.
- Mining and metals professionals
- Mineral processing and metallurgy specialists
- Researchers and academics in related fields
- Professionals involved in critical minerals, battery minerals, and Iron making process.
- XRF (Revontium)
- XRD (Aeris)
- Laser Diffraction (Mastersizer3000+)
- Density Measurement (AccuPyc)
42nd Ore and Mineral Analysis seminar 2026 Perth
42nd Ore and Mineral Analysis Workshop 2026 in Perth (OMA)
26th June | Karsten Perth Level 1/111 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA
About The Event
As demand for critical minerals, battery materials and new initiatives in decarbonization and iron making process continues to grow, the need for reliable analytical data is becoming increasingly important across the mining value chain — from exploration and extraction to ore processing, metalmaking, finishing, recycling, and waste management to improve process efficiency, reduce costs and increase profitability for mining industry.
Date: 26th June 9:00-17:00
Location: Karsten Perth (Next to Sentinel Bar & Grill) Level 1/111 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA
Please use nearby parking facilities such as Wilson Parking – Central Park and Wilson Parking – Westralia Square.
Complimentary tea & Lunch will be served.
This one-day seminar will highlight analytical solutions for chemical analysis, minerology, particle size and morphological studies for the Mining and Metals sector and explore how they can support:
The program will cover application-focused presentations and guest talks from Industry experts researchers and Malvern Panalytical specialists providing practical insights and real-world examples relevant to the evolving critical minerals landscape.
The event will also feature live demonstration of Malvern Panalytical’s latest analytical instruments such as the new Revontium and Powerhouse XRFs, Aeris XRD, RevNIR handheld NIR, MS3000 PSD analyser.
Designed for professionals in mining, mineral processing, metallurgy, and related fields, this seminar offers attendees to gain valuable insights into how analytical technologies can support better decisions across the value chain and an opportunity to exchange knowledge and expand your industry network
We look forward to welcoming you in Perth
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Date: 26th (Friday) June 2026
Time: 9:00 – 16:30 * Registration starts at 8:30
Location: Karstens Perth <level 1/111 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000>
＊Morning tea, Lunch and a post-conference networking session with drinks and nibbles will be provided.
| 8:30(30min) | Registration start | |
| 9:00(15min) | Opening remarks and an explanation of the schedule for the day | Mr Peter Darch Malvern Panalytical Sales Manger |
| 9:15 (25min) | Mining in turbulent times - Global trends shaping the industry’s future The mining industry is facing unprecedented challenges and opportunities driven by the energy transition, geopolitical shifts, evolving regulations, and increasing demand for critical minerals. This presentation explores the key global trends shaping the future of mining and discusses how analytical technologies can support better decision-making, operational efficiency, sustainability, and resource optimization across the mining value chain. |
Dr. Uwe König Malvern Panalytical Market Development Mingin & Metals |
| 9:40 (25min) | A Catalyst for Innovation to A Greener Future Discover how extractive metallurgy is powering a cleaner, smarter and more sustainable future. In this engaging talk, Professor Aleksandar Nikoloski will showcase breakthrough advances in hydrometallurgy, recycling and low-carbon metal processing, and reveal how innovation in metal production is helping shape the industries of tomorrow. |
Prof. Aleks Nikoloski Murdoch University |
| 10:05 (25min) | New Revontium benchtop XRF for elemental analysis of wide range of ore commodities Introducing the new Revontium EDXRF, featuring compact design, high performance, and efficient operation, with application examples from cement and Australian ore samples. |
Mr Michael McGibbon Malvern Panalytical Application Chemist |
| 10:30 (15min) | Tea break * adjust time | |
| 10:45(25min) | Value of mineralogical analysis (XRD) - Unlocking critical minerals Mineralogical analysis using X-ray diffraction (XRD) provides essential insights throughout the mining value chain, from exploration and resource characterization to ore processing and beneficiation. This presentation highlights the value of mineralogical monitoring for optimizing decision-making and process performance, illustrated through case studies from critical minerals mining operations. |
Dr. Uwe König Malvern Panalytical Market Development Mingin & Metals |
| 11:05(25min) | Integrating XRF and XRD in Undergraduate Education: A Case Study on Spodumene Ore Analysis This presentation outlines the incorporation of advanced analytical methods, specifically X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) and Powder X-ray Diffraction (PXRD), into the CHEM3101 undergraduate laboratory curriculum. By using spodumene ore as a case study, we demonstrate how students can effectively combine these techniques to determine elemental composition and structural phase purity, bridging the gap between academic learning and industrial applications in lithium processing. |
Prof. Stephen Moggach Professor of Chemistry and Graduate Research Coordinator, School of Molecular Sciences University of Western Australia |
| 11:30 (25min) | TBD | TBD |
| 11:55(55min) | Lunch | |
| 12:50 (25min) | Particle characterisation tools from Malvern-Panalytical-Micromeritics Overview of Particle characterisation tools offered by Malvern-Panalytical-Micromeritics, including Mastersizer (laser diffraction), Sedigraph (X-Ray Sedimentation) and Accupyc (gas pycnometer) |
Mr Bryn McDonagh Director ATA Scientific Pty Ltd |
| 13:15(25min) | Real time chemistry and PSD analysis for process monitoring to improve efficiency and cost savings in ore processing | Mr Hari Bhaskar MP Malvern Panalytical Sales manager |
| 13: 40(25min) | The application of field portable analytical technologies to critical minerals and battery materials. The increased demand for critical minerals, especially for battery materials and electrification, has driven the rapid improvement in technical capabilities related to portable analytical technologies such as XRF, LIBS and Vis-NIR-SWIR. The ability to conduct characterization studies in-situ and in-process significantly improves capabilities around discovery, development and processing for a wide range of materials related to both primary ores, concentrates and downstream products and recycling related to critical minerals. |
Mr. Andrew Somers. Global Director: Geochemistry for SciAps |
| 14:10(80 min) | Demo 20min*4 Group 1 - XRF (Revontium), Group 2 - XRD (Aeris), Group 3 – TBD SciAps(Handheld), Group 4 –ATA(Mastersizer, Accupyc), |
Group 1 - XRF (Michael McGibbon), Group 2 - XRD (Hari Bhaskar), Group 3 –SciAps(Andrew Somers.), Group 4 –ATA(Bryn McDonagh), |
| 15:30(60min) | Post conference networking time with Drinks & Nibbles | |
| 16:00～16:30 | Close |
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