Life Cycle of Minerals: From Sampling to Engineering

November 16 2026, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
(Offered only in French)

Workshop Organizer: Caroline Olsen, Mitra Naghdi, Dominique Lascelles, Guillaume Chiasson and Yann Camus (SGS Canada)

During this session, you will gain valuable insights into the metallurgical testing process, a critical practice that helps identify risks and inform strategic decisions in mining project development. Our experts will cover the entire mining life cycle, from sample selection to process flowsheet design, demonstrating how rigorous and well-designed metallurgical test work can help reduce project risks and improve the likelihood of successful outcomes.

For over 85 years, SGS has provided trusted metallurgical expertise worldwide. Our team of mining experts will share their knowledge on best practices in metallurgical testing, the development of robust process flowsheets suitable for industrial scale, and the creation of sustainable solutions to support project success. You will learn how to optimize operational performance, increase project value, and make informed decisions supported by reliable and representative test data.

This training will also include several real-world case studies illustrating the application of these concepts in mining projects around the world. The main topics covered will include: Sample Selection; Mineralogy; Process Flowsheet Development; Gold Recovery; Piloting (pilot testing); and Engineering.