Copper-Cobre Conference - MetSoc

hosting Cu2007 

the 6th International 

Copper-Cobre Conference 

Held in conjunction with the 

37th Annual Hydrometallurgy Meeting 

Toronto, Ontario, Canada 

Fairmont Royal York Hotel 

August 25-30, 2007 

www.metsoc.org/com2007 

www.cu2007.org 

C O P P E R

Conference Schedule 

Saturday, August 25 

07:00 – 08:00 Short Courses Registration Only 

08:00 – 17:00 Short Courses 

Sunday, August 26 

07:00 – 08:00 Short Courses Registration Only 

08:00 – 16:00 Short Courses 

15:00 – 20:00 Conference Registration 

18:00 – 20:00 Opening Reception at Fairmont Royal York Hotel 

Monday, August 27 


08:00 – 10:00 COM2007 & Cu2007 Plenary 

10:25 – 12:10 Technical Program 

12:10 – 12:45 VIP Awards Reception *by invitation only 

12:45 – 14:45 MetSoc AGM and Awards Luncheon (reservations required) 


15:00 – 19:30 Metals Trade Show 2007 

17:30 – 19:30 Trade Show Official Opening Cocktail 

17:30 – 19:30 Industry Student Mixer *by invitation only 

19:00 – 21:30 Awards and VIP Celebratory Reception *by invitation only 

Tuesday, August 28 


08:00 – 09:30 Cu2007 Plenary 

08:00 – 14:00 Metals Trade Show 2007 



18:00 – 19:00 Copper Conference Banquet Reception 

18:00 – 19:00 VIP Copper Conference Banquet Reception *by invitation only 

19:00 – 21:00 Copper Conference Banquet (reservations required) 

Wednesday, August 29 


08:00 – 09:30 Cu2007 Plenary 



Thursday, August 30 

Thursday, August 30 – 

Saturday, September 1 

Thursday, August 30 – 

Sunday, September 2 

Recycling: Xstrata (Brampton) 

Hydrometallurgy: CEZ Refinery (Valleyfield), 

Xstrata CCR Refinery (Montreal), Xstrata Kidd Creek Zinc and 

Copper Refinery (Timmins) 

Pyrometallurgy: Xstrata Kidd Creek (Timmins), Xstrata 

Horne Smelter (Rouyn-Noranda), CVRD Inco Copper Cliff 

Smelter (Sudbury), Xstrata Nickel Smelter (Falconbridge) 

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COM2007 hosting Cu2007: 

A conference to be remembered! 

The Organizing Committees together with the Officers and Directors of the Metallurgical Society of CIM (MetSoc) 

invite you to the 46th Annual Conference of Metallurgists, Canada’s foremost annual meeting on minerals, metals 

and materials, which will be held August 25-30, 2007, at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 

This year’s conference promises to be a major event as COM2007 has the unique honor, for the first time since 

1991, to host the International Copper – Cobre Conference (Cu2007) with the 37th Annual Hydrometallurgy 

Meeting of the Hydrometallurgy Section of MetSoc. Cu2007, with its 8 symposia on the theme of copper, 

is co-organized by six leading International Professional Societies: 

The Metallurgical Society of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (MetSoc) 

The Institutos de Ingenieros de Minas de Chile (IIMCh) 

The Society for Mining, Metallurgy, Resource and Environmental Technology of Germany (GDMB) 

The Mining and Materials Processing Institute of Japan (MMIJ) 

The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS) 

The Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME) 

Cu2007 will bring together global leadership in business, operations, technology and research from around the 

world for this unique forum that only occurs every four years. Plenary speakers will be senior executives of Xstrata 

Copper, Norddeutsche Affinerie, Nippon Mining, Phelps Dodge, TeckCominco and IIMCh. Technical sessions, 

with approximately 400 technical presentations, will address key issues in: 

• Economics and Markets • Mineral Processing 

• Hydrometallurgy • Electrowinning and electrorefining 

• Pyrometallurgy • Fabrication and downstream applications 

• Process control and optimization • Sustainable development, environment, health & safety 

In addition to its primary focus on the copper theme, COM2007 technical program will feature the Light Metals 

2007 Symposium dedicated to Light Metals in Transport Applications, a topic well suited for Southeastern Ontario, 

the cradle of the Canadian automotive industry and a major centre of Canada’s aeronautic industry. 

In parallel to the technical program, COM2007 will offer conference delegates with the opportunity to participate 

in short courses on symposia themes given by internationally recognized experts, join industrial tours to leading 

facilities of Xstrata and CVRD Inco, visit the traditional Metals Trade Show, and join a number of social events, 

including MetSoc’s AGM & Awards Luncheon and the Copper Banquet. 

COM2007 will also feature a Poster Session, where students will present their research work, and an Industry- 

Student Mixer, which will provide a venue for students to meet and network with delegates from industry. 

Finally, a new and creative “A la Carte” Companions Program is organized to offer companions a memorable 

experience of the conference venue, the city of Toronto and the Niagara region. 

We are looking forward to welcoming you to the 2007 Annual Conference of Metallurgists hosting the prestigious 

International Copper – Cobre 2007 Conference. So if you are serious about Copper, join us in Toronto, a worldclass 

destination city on Lake Ontario. 

Joël Kapusta 

COM2007 Conference Chair 

Chris Twigge-Molecey 

Cu2007 Conference Chair 

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Organizers and Sponsors 

Co-organizing Societies 

COM 2007 is the Annual Meeting of the Metallurgical Society of the Canadian Institute of 

Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (MetSoc). 

Cu2007 is the 6th International Copper-Cobre Conference. Hosted by MetSoc, 

Cu2007 is co-organized by six (6) International Professional Societies: 

The Metallurgical Society of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum 

(MetSoc) 

The Institutos de Ingenieros de Minas de Chile (IIMCh) 

The Society for Mining, Metallurgy, Resource and Environmental Technology of Germany 

(GDMB) 

The Mining and Materials Processing Institute of Japan (MMIJ) 

The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS) 

The Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (SME). 

Sponsors 

We would like to thank our sponsors for their support. 

Premium 

Corporate 

Event 

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Plenary lectures 

The conference will be officially opened on Monday by the joint COM2007 and Cu2007 

Plenary Lectures. Cu2007, in addition to the eight (8) copper symposia, will also feature 

plenary lectures on Tuesday and Wednesday morning. The Plenary Speakers will be internationally 

recognized leaders in the Copper Industry and their talks will focus on the major 

topics that impact the future of the sector. 

Plenary topics will include: 

• Economic drivers 

• Impacts of industry consolidation 

• Development of new products 

• Technological developments 

• Manpower developments 

• Sustainability and health issues. 

Plenary Lectures 

Organized by: 

Chris Twigge-Molecey | Hatch, Tel.: +1(905) 403-3926, ctwigge-molecey@hatch.ca 

Joël Kapusta | Air Liquide Canada, Tel.: +1(450) 641-6220, joel.kapusta@airliquide.com 

Akio Fuwa | Waseda University, Tel.: +8 135 286-3313, akiofuwa@waseda.jp 

Norbert L. Piret | Piret & Stolberg Partners, Tel.: +49 203-722396, nlp.P-SP.dbg@t-online.de 

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COM Symposium 

Light Metals in Transport Applications 

Organizer: Light Metals Section of MetSoc 

Co-organizer: TMS 

An international Symposium on Light Metals (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium) will be held 

in conjunction with the 2007 Conference of Metallurgists in Toronto. The main focus of the 

symposium will be Light Metals in Transport Applications. Other topics in Light Metals ranging 

from production to applications will also be featured. 

Light Metals are making headway in transport applications in the 21st century due to their 

benefits related to fuel economy, reduction of greenhouse gases and performance improvement. 

Both automotive and aerospace industries are positioned for wider use of light metals. 

Aluminum widely used in aircrafts is now common in Aluminum intensive cars. 

Magnesium usually used as castings in the car interior have begun to be featured in powertrain 

applications and longer-term growth areas is identified in wrought applications. Titanium 

due to its high stiffness attracts much interest for potential applications as well as lower-cost 

production technologies. This symposium will gather the industrial and academic community 

to present and discuss their knowledge on light metals and their applications. 

Symposium Chairs: 

Mihriban O. Pekguleryuz | McGill University, Montreal, Canada, mihriban.pekguleryuz@mcgill.ca 

Florence Paray | McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, florence.paray@mcgill.ca 

Mary Wells | University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada, mary.wells@ubc.ca 

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Cu2007 Symposia 

International Technical Committee 

MetSoc of CIM 

Phillip Mackey, Xstrata Process Support 

Michael King, Xstrata Nickel (retired) 

Gerry Bolton, Dynatec 

IIMCh 

Fernando Flores Maureira, Ministerio de Mineria 

Sergio Demetrio, Smeltec S.A. 

GDMB 

Norbert L. Piret, Piret & Stolberg Partners 

MMIJ 

Akio Fuwa, Waseda University 

TMS 

Rob Stephens, TeckCominco Metals Ltd. 

SME 

John L. Uhrie, Phelps Dodge Bagdad Inc. 

Cu2007: Economics and Markets 

Organizer: The Management and Economics Society of CIM 

Co-organizer: MMIJ, GDMB, IIMCh 

The Copper Economics and Markets symposium will focus on the key drivers of our 

markets in the medium and long-term; new sources of supply and demand; the challenges 

of commercially viable new developments; currency movements; demographic changes; 

and opportunities for new products. 


Larry Smith | CVRD Inco Limited, Toronto, Canada, Tel.: +1 (416) 361-7713, 

ldsmith@inco.com 

Jane Spooner | Micon International 

Peter Dietrich | CVRD Inco Limited 

Monica Ospina | Canadian Trade Office of the Council of Great Lakes Governors 

Akio Fuwa | Waseda University 

Jyrki Makkonen | Boliden Harjavalta Oy 

Christian Moscoso W. | Universidad de Chile, Depto. De Ingeniería de Minas 

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Cu2007: Hydrometallurgy–The John Dutrizac Symposium 

incorporating the 37th Annual Hydrometallurgy Meeting 

Organizer: The Hydrometallurgy Section of MetSoc 

Co-organizer: IIMCh, MMIJ, GDMB, EPD of TMS 

A significant fraction of the world’s primary copper is produced using hydrometallurgical 

processes. The John Dutrizac Hydrometallurgy Symposium offers a unique opportunity to 

learn about the most recent advances in bacterial/heap leaching and solvent extraction, 

as well as the current status of emerging technologies, such as pressure and bacterial leaching 

of copper concentrates. The symposium also includes many papers on the application 

of modeling and simulation to the optimization of copper hydrometallurgy. As in the previous 

copper hydrometallurgy symposia, there will be a good balance between academic and 

industrial presentations. 


Patricio Riveros | CANMET, Ottawa, Canada, Tel.: +1 (613) 992-0200, priveros@nrcan.gc.ca 

Organizing committee: 

Dave Dreisinger | University of British Columbia 

Dave Dixon | University of British Columbia 

V. “Ram” Ramachandran | Consulting Engineer 

Michael Stelter | TU-Freiberg 

Jorge Menacho | De Re Metallica Ingenieria Ltda. 

Sylvie Bouffard | Barrick Zaldivar 

Eduardo Robles | Hatch 

Sergio Bustos | Idesol S.A. 

Jaime Rauld F. | Minera Michilla S. A. 

Yasuhiro Awakuro | Kyoto University 

Cu2007: Electrowinning and Electrorefining 

incorporating the 37th Annual Hydrometallurgy Meeting 

Organizer: The Hydrometallurgy Section of MetSoc 

Co-organizer: MMIJ, GDMB, IIMCh, EPD of TMS 

Topics to be discussed include: recent technological developments in plant design and operating 

practices; electrode properties and processes; treatment methods for refining slimes; cathode product 

quality; electrolyte purification practices; fundamentals and practice of copper electrometallurgy. 


Georges Houlachi | LTE, Shawinigan, Canada, Tel.: +1 (819) 539-1400, ext. 1307, 

houlachi.georges@lte.ireq.ca 

Julian Edwards | CVRD Inco 

Hisaaki Fukushima | Kyushu University 

Tim Robinson | Phelps Dodge 

Miguel Palacios | Empresa Nacional de Mineria (Enami) 

Günther Leuprecht | Norddeutsche Affinerie AG 

Rodrigo Abel F. | Empresa Nacional de Mineria (Enami) 

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Cu2007: Pyrometallurgy– The Carlos M. Diàz Symposium 

Organizer: The Non-Ferrous Pyrometallurgy Section of MetSoc 

Co-organizer: MMIJ, GDMB, IIMCh, EPD of TMS 

Copper Pyrometallurgy will honor the contribution of Carlos Diàz to the discipline of 

pyrometallurgy in copper smelting technology. The objective of the symposium is to bring 

together world experts to address the latest innovations in copper pyrometallurgy and their 

impact on the copper industry. 

Topics will include: 

• Pyrometallurgy process intensification with particular emphasis 

on high tonnage/intensity smelting and converting technologies 

• Slag cleaning 

• Atmospheric emission reduction developments 

• Process control, scheduling and advisory systems 

• Copper metallurgy fundamentals 

• New/innovative technologies. 

The Symposium will provide an excellent opportunity to discuss state-of-the-art operations 

and recent developments in copper pyrometallurgy undertaken to meet the growing 

challenges posed by environmental pressures and changing world markets. 


Tony Warner | WorleyParsons HG Group, Burlington, Canada, Tel.: +1 (905) 637-8699, 

aemwarner@cogeco.ca 

Ahmed Vahed | CVRD Inco 

Chris Newman | Hatch 

Phillip Mackey | Xstrata Process Support 

Kimio Itagaki | Tohoku University 

Jukka Tuominen | Outokumpu Technology 

Gabriel Riveros | University of Chile 

Pedro Reyes F | Codelco Division El Teniente 

Bill Imrie | Bechtel Corporation 

David George | Rio Tinto 

Cu2007: Mineral Processing 

Organizer: Canadian Mineral Processing Society of CIM, Mineral Science and Engineering 

Section of MetSoc 


The symposium will focus on new developments in comminution, flotation and upgrading of 

copper minerals, slags and by-products. It will demonstrate how advances in ore-characterisation, 

comminution, flotation chemistry, hydrodynamics and froth characterisation, as well as final product 

dewatering have been applied to boost production, recovery, grade and profits. Presentations will 

show how mineralogy and process characterisation, modeling and simulation, and application of 

process optimizing strategies have helped achieve these objectives. The symposium will also highlight 

recent research findings and describe new operations, expansions to existing plants, 

in-plant modifications and improvements to process and control equipment. 

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Presentations will be organized under the following session headings: 

• Ore characterisation 

• Dewatering 

• Flotation Fundamentals 

• Flotation Optimization 

• Comminution Practice 

• Comminution Optimization. 


René del Villar | Université Laval, Quebec, Canada 

Tel. : +1 (418) 656-7487, rene.delvillar@gmn.ulaval.ca 

Jan E. Nesset | NesseTech 

Cesar O. Gomez | McGill University 

Jorge Menacho L. | De Re Metallica Ingenieria Ltda. 

Andy Stradling | Teck Cominco Metals Ltd. 

Bert J. Huls | BHP Billiton 

Masami Tsunekawa | Hokkaido University 

Edward Hadrys | GDMB, Gessellschaft fur Bergbau, Metallurgie 

Cu2007: Sustainable Development, HS&E, and Recycling 

incorporating the 4th Waste Processing and Recycling Symposium 

Organizer: The Environmental Society of CIM, the Environment Section of MetSoc 


This symposium will cover: 

• Energy conservation and climate change 

• Water conservation and effluent elimination 

• New treatment processes 

• Life cycle analysis 

• Risk assessment 

• Sustainable materials management 

• Waste processing and recycling 

• Health, safety and human health issues. 


Dave Rodier | Hatch, Toronto, Canada, Tel.: +1(905) 403-4073, drodier@hatch.ca 

Phil Bangerter | Hatch Brisbane 

Ram Rao | McGill University 

William Adams | Rio Tinto 

Takashi Nakamura | Tohoku University 

Bernd Friedrich | RWTH-Aachen 

Leopoldo Bustos I. | Codelco Norte 

Krugger Montalban A. | Servicio Nacional de Geologia y Mineria 

Dogan Paktunc | NRCan/CANMET 

Robert Stibich | Montanwerke Brixlegg AG 

Mehmet Ayhan | Norddeutsche Affinerie AG 

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Cu2007: Process Control, Optimization and Six-Sigma 

Organizer: Extraction and Processing Division (EPD) of TMS, MetSoc of CIM 


Topics include: 

• Advanced process control 

• Six sigma 

• Lean manufacturing 

• Equipment reliability 

• Process modeling 

• New opportunities to increase value. 


Rob Stephens | Teck Cominco Metals Ltd., Trail, Canada, Tel.: +1 (250) 364-4295, 

rob.stephens@teckcominco.com 

Tony Eltringham | BHP Billiton 

Phil Thwaites | Xstrata 

Michael Schaffer | Minnovex 

Masayuki Kawahara | Kumamoto University 

Markus A. Reuter | University of Melbourne 

Leonardo Cornejo F. | Codelco Norte 

Cu2007: Downstream Fabrication and Applications 

Organizer: SME, MetSoc 

Co-organizer: MMIJ, GDMB 

Topics Include: 

• Transformation of refined copper and 

copper scrap into marketable products 

• Traditional applications and new practices in melting, 

casting and mechanical forming and characterization 

of refined copper-based products 

• Wrought and cast alloys 

• Alloy development 

• Properties. 


John Hugens | North American Manufacturing Company, 

Suwanee, United States of America, Tel.: +1 (678) 513- 

4693, john.hugens@namfg.com 

Kumar Saddayapan | CANMET 

Mahi Sahoo | CANMET 

Masazumi Okido | Nagoya University 

Uwe Hofmann | Wieland-Wrke AG 

Jens Jacobsen | Norddeutsche Affinerie AG 

Dirk Rode | KM Europa Metal AG 

Jo Rogiers | Cumerio 

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Posters & Trade Show 

Proceedings 

Hard-cover bound proceedings for the major symposia will be available for sale at the 

conference bookstore during the meeting. Orders can be pre-paid through the conference 

registration form. For those who are not attending the conference but wish to order 

proceedings, there is a $40 per book charge to cover shipping and handling. These proceedings 

will be mailed immediately after the conference. 

Poster Session 

Papers from various fields of minerals, metals and materials research and technologies will be 

presented at the general poster session which will be held on Monday, August 27th. 

Poster paper presentations provide an excellent opportunity for learning about current 

research projects, encourage interactive discussion and showcase the work of students. 

For Poster/Abstract submissions contact the Poster Session Chair: 

Mr. Charles Jia, University of Toronto 

Tel.: +1 (416) 946-3097, Fax: +1 (416) 978-8605, 

Email: cqjia@chem-eng.toronto.edu 

Submit via email at www.metsoc.org/com2007 

The Metals Trade Show 2007 

The Metals Trade Show 2007 opens 

on Monday, August 27th and runs 

until Tuesday, August 28th. Located 

within the Fairmont Royal York, it 

will incorporate the poster session 

displays and Metal Trade Show 

cocktail. Trade show exhibitors 

receive one free conference admission 

and reduced prices for additional 

booth staff (see Trade Show 

brochure for details). To reserve a 

booth, contact: 

Ms. Brigitte Farah, MetSoc, 

Administrator and Meeting Planner 

bfarah@metsoc.org 

Mr. Adrian Deneys, Praxair, Inc., 

Trade Show Chair 

Tel.: +1 (716) 879-2409, 

Fax: +1 (716) 879-7275, 

Email: adrian_deneys@praxair.com 

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Short Courses 

All COM 2007 courses will be held at the Fairmont Royal York.This year we have organized 

five excellent short courses that take place prior to the conference technical sessions. 

Join your colleagues in discussing these topics with international experts. 

(For more information on the courses, please consult the website www.metsoc.org/com2007) 

For additional information on Short Courses, please contact: 

Mr. Nathan Stubina, Barrick Gold Corporation, email: nstubina@barrick.com 

Electrowinning and Electrorefining of Copper 

Duration Saturday, August 25th and Sunday, August 26th 

Price $700 (students $350) (includes course notes, lunch on Saturday & Sunday, and 

refreshments) 

Objective To review topics concerned with the EW and ER of copper. The course will contain 

a panel discussion at the end of the session. 


• Fundamentals and practice of copper anode passivation 

• Performance of lead anodes during copper EW 

• Design of electrolytic reactors for copper recovery from dilute solutions 

• Effect of impurities on copper deposition in ER and EW 

• Overview of acid mist control in copper EW 

• Overvoltage and exchange current density 

• Effect of additives on copper morphology during copper ER. 

Industrial Energy Management 



refreshments) 

Objective This course is designed to develop a better understanding of approaches related 

to identification, quantification, and analysis of energy management opportunities. This course 

would be beneficial to corporate and plant managers, engineers and technologists involved in 

the development and implementation of energy management and/or environmental pollution 

control programs, and in the implementation of energy management strategies. 

Case studies will be presented by the course organizers and by attendees. Participants are 

encouraged to raise energy management issues concerning their facilities. 

Specific course topics include: 

• Energy management overview 

• Corporate energy management 

• Identification and quantification of energy efficiency opportunities 

• Economic analysis and viability 

• Energy analysis 

• Case studies. 

Short Courses 

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Pyrometallurgy of Copper with a Focus on Converting 



refreshments) 

Objective This course provides an overview of recent advances in the field of PS converting 

and new developments in continuous converting. Associated topics such as gas cleaning 

and process economics will also be discussed. The course is designed for plant personnel, 

plant management, consultants, and researchers interested in this topic. 


• Recent advances in PS converting • Continuous converting 

• Gas cleaning and sulphur dioxide capture • Economic considerations. 

The Hydrometallurgy of Copper Concentrates 



refreshments) 

Objective To discuss new developments in the area of copper concentrate leaching and associated 

technologies. Learn about new developments and “network” with others who have similar 

technical/commercial interests. 


• High Temperature Autoclave Leaching 

• Medium Temperature Autoclave Leaching 

• Low Temperature, Atmospheric and Biological Leaching 

• New Developments in Copper Solvent Extraction 

• Chloride Processing of Chalcopyrite Copper Concentrates. 

Processing of Aqueous Effluents in the Copper Industry 

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Duration Sunday, August 26th 

Price $350 (students $175) (includes course notes, lunch on Sunday, and refreshments) 

Objective This intensive 1-day course is designed for plant operating engineers and environmental 

personnel working in the copper industry. It is intended to provide a basic understanding 

and overview of the various aspects of aqueous effluent treatment as applied to day-to-day 

operation of waste water treatment facilities. This course will also be of particular interest to 

environmental managers, plant operators, researchers and chemists. 

This is a very interactive course that includes many interesting topics: 

• Recent advances in water treatment as applied to the copper industry 

• Characterization 

• Process chemistry 

• End-of-pipeline technologies 

• Treatment schemes 

• Process economics.

Industrial Tours 

Industrial tours will take place on Thursday, 

August 30th up until Sunday, September 2nd, 

2007 (see exact schedule below). MetSoc 

reserves the right to cancel one or all tours if not 

enough delegates are registered. 

For additional information on all tours, please 

contact: 

Mr. Sina Kashani-Nejad, Hatch Ltd. 

Tel.: +1 (905) 403-3822, Fax: +1 (905) 

855-7629, 

Email: skashani-nejad@hatch.ca 

Pyrometallurgy Tour: 

Xstrata Kidd Creek Smelter (Timmins) 

Xstrata Horne Smelter (Rouyn-Noranda) 

CVRD Inco Copper Cliff Smelter (Sudbury) 

Xstrata Nickel Smelter (Falconbridge) 

Cost CAD$1,700 per person (includes transportation, meals, no alcohol, and accommodations 

as indicated below). Delegates will leave early from the hotel on Thursday, August 30th 

morning and return early evening on Sunday, September 2nd. 

Penalty charges of $200 for any cancellation and no refunds after June 30th. 

August 30th 

August 31st 

September 1st 

September 2nd 

Bus transport from Royal York, Toronto to Pearson Airport–Flight to 

Timmins, Ontario 

Visit of Xstrata Kidd Creek Smelter in Timmins 

Lunch 

Bus transport from Kidd Creek, Ontario to Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec 

Overnight stay at hotel including group dinner 

Breakfast 

Visit of Xstrata Horne Smelter 

Lunch 

Bus transport from Rouyn-Noranda to hotel in Sudbury, Ontario including 

dinner allowance 

Breakfast 

Visit of CVRD-Inco Copper Cliff smelter 

Lunch 

Bus transport from smelter to hotel in Sudbury, Ontario including dinner 

allowance 

Breakfast 

Visit of Xstrata Nickel Smelter, Falconbridge 

Lunch 

Flight back to Toronto and bus transport to Royal York hotel 

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Hydrometallurgy Tour: 

CEZ Refinery (Valleyfield, QC) 

Xstrata CCR Refinery (Montreal, QC) 

Xstrata Kidd Creek Zinc and Copper Refinery (Timmins, ON) 

Cost CAD$2,100 per person (includes meals, no alcohol, and accommodations as indicated 

below). Delegates will leave early from the hotel on Thursday, August 30th morning and 

return early evening on Saturday, September 1st. 

Penalty charges of $200 for any cancellation and no refunds after June 30th. 

August 30th 

August 31st 

September 1st 

Recycling Tour: 

Xstrata Recycling (Brampton, Ontario) 

Bus transport from Royal York, Toronto to Pearson Airport– Flight to 

Montreal, Quebec 

Visit of CEZ Refinery 

Lunch 

Bus transport from CEZ refinery to airport hotel 

Overnight stay at hotel including group dinner 

Breakfast 

Visit of CCR refinery 

Lunch 

Bus transport from CCR refinery to Trudeau airport – Flight to Toronto 

Overnight stay at Toronto Pearson airport hotel including dinner 

allowance 

Breakfast 

Flight to Timmins, Ontario 

Visit of Kidd Creek zinc & copper refinery 

Lunch 

Bus transport from Kidd Creek refinery to Timmins airport– Flight to 

Toronto, Ontario 

Bus transport from Toronto Pearson airport to Royal York hotel 

Cost CAD$140 per person (includes meals, no alcohol, as indicated below). Delegates will 

leave early from the hotel on Thursday, August 30th morning and return to hotel on the 

same day. 

August 30th 

Bus transport from Royal York, Toronto to Brampton recycling facility, 

Xstrata 

Visit of Brampton recycling facility 

Lunch 

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Companions Program 

All prices indicated include admission fees where applicable, meals where indicated, taxes 

and gratuities. Awards banquet tickets for companions may be purchased at the registration 

desk or through the registration form. MetSoc reserves the right to modify the tours if 

not enough companions are registered. 

Day 1– Monday August 27th, 2007 

9:00 am – 3:00 pm: Toronto Orientation and Discovery Tour 

$140.00 CDN per person- inclusive of taxes. 

Today’s tour will highlight Toronto’s landmarks allowing you to get to know the city better. 

We begin traveling through Toronto’s financial district which is home to the country’s tallest 

skyscrapers, including a visit to the tallest freestanding building in the world, the CN Tower. 

Then it’s off to Yorkville, where we will stop to enjoy a delicious lunch before we continue 

with our City Discovery Tour through a patchwork of distinctive neighbourhoods that are 

home to 2.5 million people, who between them speak over 100 languages. You will experience 

some of our oldest neighbourhoods such as Kensington Market, China Town, and 

Little Italy. 

This will be a truly memorable experience and a great introduction to Toronto. 

Inclusions Premier certified guide, six-hour fully commentated city tour, via a motorcoach, 

admission to the CN Tower Main Observation Deck, Lunch 

Day 2– Tuesday August 28th, 2007 

8:00 am – 4:00 pm: Niagara Falls, Maid of Mist & lunch overlooking the Falls 

$145.00 per person inclusive of taxes. 

Less than 90 minutes from Toronto is Niagara Falls. Travel by luxury motorcoach while 

enjoying insightful commentary en route to Niagara including historical, cultural and geographical 

highlights of this spectacular region. Scenic drive along the Niagara Parkway and 

through the picturesque, 19th century town of Niagara-on-the Lake. If time permits shopping! 

Highlights Maid of the Mist, base of the American Falls, Canadian Horseshoe Falls, 

Souvenir Shopping and free time, lunch at Sheraton of the Falls overlooking Niagara Falls. 

Dress Code Casual. We recommend you wear flat shoes and bring a sweater or light jacket 

for the Falls 

Inclusions Premier certified guide, eight hour fully commentated tour of the Niagara 

regiovia motorcoach, admission to the Maid of the Mist, hot & cold Buffet overlooking 

Niagara Falls. 

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Day 3 – Wednesday August 29th, 2007 

9:00 am – 1:00 pm: Toronto Shopping Frenzy 

$30.00 CDN per person inclusive of taxes. 

The day starts with the first stop at Sherway Gardens, a suburban shopping paradise which 

will please the most discerning of shoppers with over 200 shops and services. 

Then it’s off to one of the world’s largest shopping malls, the Toronto Eaton Centre! 

Today’s excursion not only takes you to the hub of excitement but it also offers participants the 

exclusivity of a butler on-call service! This service will allow you to call a tour escort to secure 

any purchased gifts so you may continue shopping at your leisure. 

Inclusions Premier Guide, motorcoach 

Social Programs 

Opening Reception All delegates are invited to attend the Opening Reception sponsored by 

SNC-Lavalin on Sunday evening, August 26th. Your registration includes one complimentary 

cocktail and some hors d’oeuvres. 

AGM & Awards Luncheon On Monday, August 27th the Society will hold its Annual General 

Meeting and will honor its outstanding members by presentation of the Society Awards. The 

luncheon will feature the inauguration of the new Metallurgical Society President. The luncheon 

ticket includes lunch and wine. This lunch is sponsored by Air Liquide. 

Monday Trade Show Happy Hour All delegates are invited to attend the Monday Happy Hour 

featuring the official opening of the Trade Show from 17:30 to 19:30. All delegates will receive 

one complimentary drink ticket. 

Industry-Student Mixer On Monday evening, adjacent to the Trade Show, representatives 

from industry and students are invited to meet informally. This event is by invitation only except 

for students. 

Copper Banquet On the evening of Tuesday, August 28th, the Cu2007 Organizing Committee 

invite you to the traditional Copper Banquet. The banquet includes cocktail reception, dinner, 

wine and unique entertainment. The banquet is sponsored by Norddeutsche Affinerie AG. 

Student Travel 

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Financial assistance is available to support student travel to the conference for the authors of 

posters or papers. Only CIM student members qualify for this assistance. Please use the 

online Student Travel Request Form at www.metsoc.org and send your request for funding, 

including an abstract of your accepted paper/poster to: 

Brigitte Farah, MetSoc of CIM 

3400 de Maisonneuve Blvd. West, Suite 855 

Montréal, Québec, Canada H3Z 3B8 

Tel.: (514) 939-2710, ext. 1329, Fax: (514) 939-9160, Email: bfarah@cim.org 

You will be notified of the amount by the end of July.

Accommodations 

The conference will be held entirely at the Fairmont Royal York. Accommodations must be 

booked directly with the hotel. Please advise you are attending the conference to receive 

the conference special rate of $219.00CDN plus applicable taxes. 

Note MetSoc has contracted a block of rooms at the Fairmont Royal York hotel and therefore 

has assumed a financial liability for any and all rooms in that block that are not reserved. 

Please help MetSoc achieve overall success with COM 2007 by making your reservation at 

the Royal York prior to the advance housing deadline. Thank you. 

www.fairmont.com –conference code: GRCOM1 

Tourism Information 

Registration 

Please consult the Toronto Tourism web site: www.torontotourism.com 

Delegate registration fees include admission to the technical sessions and a copy of the conference 

program guide. Banquet tickets must be reserved and are on a first come first serve 

basis. Additional fees may apply depending on your registration category (see website or 

form for more details.) 

Please complete the registration form provided in 

this brochure and send it with your payment to: 

MetSoc of CIM-COM 2007 Cu2007 

c/o MetSoc of CIM 

3400 de Maisonneuve Blvd West, Suite 855 


Tel.: (514) 939-2710, ext. 1317 

Fax: (514) 939-9160 

Email: metsoc@cim.org 

Or register online at www.metsoc.org/com2007 

General Information 

Cancellation policy Written notice of cancellation must be sent to the conference registration 

postmarked no later than July 16th, 2007. A $100 processing fee will be charged for all 

refund requests. No refunds will be issued after July 16th, 2007. 

Goods and Services Tax (GST) The Canadian goods and services tax (GST) is a tax that is 

added to all goods and services purchased while in Canada. Non-resident visitors to Canada 

can claim a rebate for GST paid on certain goods and accommodations. For non-resident 

visitors, “Tax Refund for Visitors” booklets will be available at the on-site registration desk. 

All photos courtesy of Toronto Tourism. 

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Conference Information 

COM2007 Conference Chair 

Mr. Joel Kapusta 

Air Liquide Canada Inc. 

90 boul. Marie-Victorin 

Boucherville, Québec J4B 1V6 

Tel.: +1 (450) 641-6220 

Fax: +1 (450) 641-6239 

joel.kapusta@airliquide.com 

Cu2007 Conference Chair 

Mr. Chris Twigge-Molecey 

Hatch 

2800 Speakman Drive 

Mississauga, Ontario L5K 2R7 

Tel.: +1 (905) 403-3926 

Fax: +1 (905) 855-7629 

ctwigge-molecey@hatch.ca 

Meeting Manager 

Ms. Brigitte Farah 

MetSoc of CIM 

3400 de Maisonneuve Blvd. West, Suite 855 


Tel.: +1 (514) 939-2710, ext. 1329 

Fax: +1 (514) 939-9160 

bfarah@cim.org 

Technical Program Chair 

Mr. Michael Collins 

Dynatec Corporation 

8301– 113 Street 

Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta T8L 4K7 

Tel.: +1 (780) 992-8187 

Fax: +1 (780) 992-8118 

mcollins@mettech.dynatec.ca 

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