The Moscow International Congress of Mineral Processors brought together more than 300 participants from Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, China, India, Vietnam, Bulgaria, Serbia, Myanmar, Australia, Angola, Zimbabwe, and Sierra Leone. Experts discussed mineral beneficiation and developed proposals for further effective collaboration.
The congress was chaired by Academician Valentin Chanturia of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS). The Republic of Sierra Leone was represented by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Mohamed Yongawo who highlighted the strong cooperation between Russia and African nations in the fields of mining and higher education. He also expressed hope for continued and expanded collaboration.
Rinat Ismagilov, Director of Technical Development at Metalloinvest, presented on scientific and technological solutions for enhancing the efficiency of iron ore processing technologies. Andrey Andrianov, General Director of Rusatom MetallTech, discussed the future of specialized metallurgy in Russia. Tatyana Alexandrova, Corresponding Member of RAS, elaborated on increasing the efficiency of carbon material processing through the integration of beneficiation processes.
Participants explored state-of-the-art technologies and equipment for the beneficiation of ferrous and non-ferrous ores, diamonds, and coal. Discussions also covered raw material processing, factory automation, and artificial intelligence applications.
More than 100 organizations, including leading manufacturers of advanced processing equipment, showcased their innovative solutions. Among them were: NPO ERGA, TAPP GROUP, NTC EcoPhysPribor, GormashExport JSC, NORD Engineering, and others.
For example, the Russian engineering and manufacturing company RIVS, known for developing comprehensive solutions for mineral processing and metallurgical enterprises, announced plans to launch large-capacity flotation machines of up to 700 cubic meters, aimed at significantly improving mineral processing efficiency.
As part of the congress, a new test center was inaugurated at NUST MISIS, set to become a key training facility for the mining industry. ERGA supplied nine units of state-of-the-art equipment based on magnetic (both dry and wet separation), air, and electrostatic separation technologies, enabling a full research and training cycle. The equipment features advanced settings and automation, allowing researchers to simulate real-world conditions and conduct high-quality scientific experiments.
The congress was organized by NUST MISIS and the Institute of Comprehensive Exploitation of Mineral Resources (RAS, named after Academician N. V. Melnikov). General Partner: Metalloinvest. General Sponsor: NTC Bakor. Sponsors: NPO ERGA, TAPP GROUP, ALMAZINTECH, SPECMASH, and NORD Engineering.
