Mineral Processing Design and Operations

6 years Consultant Metallurgist, Mineral Engineering Technical Services, Perth, Western Australia; and 22 years in academia, research and lecturing on Mineral Processing, W.A School of Mines, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia.

Janine Beazley has more than thirty years’ experience as a metallurgist in the minerals industry following her graduation from the University of New South Wales with a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Pure and Applied Chemistry. She has held production and management roles across numerous processing environments. Her experience involves comminution, flotation, hydrometallurgy including heap and in-place leaching, agglomeration techniques, solvent extraction and electrowinning. Her expertise covers plant optimisation, commissioning of unit processes, managing and planning of plant shutdowns and pilot plants. Janine’s role as senior tutor at the WA School of Mines made her the first female educator lecturing in a mining school in Australia where she gained her passion for STEM education, encouraging and supporting students, particularly women, to embark on careers in the minerals industry. Janine has worked on numerous projects at various study levels. She is currently working as a consultant metallurgist in the engineering design company METS.

25 years in Managerial Position in industry involved in operation, production and research and 18 years in academia (Teaching Undergrad, & Post Graduate courses and conducting Research). Retirement followed by work as Consultant