R&D Highlights - non-ferrous metalsR&D Highlights - non-ferrous metalsR&D Highlights - non-ferrous metalsR&D Highlights - non-ferrous metals• Co-ordinator of bioleaching work package for the

EU’s BioMinE Project • Heap bioleach technology for low grade Cu ores

being piloted in Iran (NICICO)• Two major BioPAD-funded projects

• Thermal magnesium process development completed. Demo-scale feasibility study (Anglo)

• R&D support for copper-cobalt projects in Zambia and the DRC

• MetRix (metal resin IX tech) Co, Ni or Zinc recovery demo plant sent to Zambia (with Bateman)

R&D Highlights - industrial mineralsR&D Highlights - industrial mineralsR&D Highlights - industrial mineralsR&D Highlights - industrial minerals

• Renewed interest in uranium - metallurgical investigations for two projects in SA and one in Namibia

• Evaluation of manganese ore samples from Gabon (CVRD)

• Sample characterisation on kimberlite ores

• Numerous projects on ASSM industrial minerals (clay/ceramics, pegmatites, ornamental stone

Support for Small-Scale MiningSupport for Small-Scale MiningSupport for Small-Scale MiningSupport for Small-Scale Mining• SSM Division provides R&D, skills and access to finance to

ASSM

• Management of Technical Reference Group 23 on behalf of the MQA

• More than 800 small-scale miners trained - programmes supported by the MQA and Department of Labour

• Community-based training in glass-beadmaking, ceramics and alluvial diamond mining

• Training of SMMEs to enhance participation in mine rehabilitation programs

• Research SSM issues for the DME Sustainable Development Programme

• Contract research for SSM in other African Countries, e.g. gypsum mining in Nigeria

Socio- Economic ProjectsSocio- Economic ProjectsKgabane

• About 400 rural women trained: most are economically active.

• Participated in shows in US and EU. Substantial grant secured from the National Lottery.

• Launched a SA mineral pavilion at JIA With Harmony Gold, the DME and DST

• >26 rural women’s jewellery coops established

PartnershipsPartnershipsPartnershipsPartnerships

• Links with professional bodies, other science councils, government departments and SET community (EU FP6, WSSD, etc)

• Role in various bilateral agreements (e.g. Belarus, Chile, India)

• Collaborative research with local and international universities

Mineral Policy & Sustainable DevelopmentMineral Policy & Sustainable DevelopmentMineral Policy & Sustainable DevelopmentMineral Policy & Sustainable Development

• MESU - mapping out the options for strategic development of SADC’s and continental mineral resources (AMP)

• Policy support for the DME around beneficiation initiatives and small-scale mining

• Spatial Development Initiatives (with RBDIP and Nepad)

• Mineral sector strategy for Northern Cape Province• RBTS - completed overview of capital goods,

technologies, products and services supporting the mineral-based industries