About the Pyrometallurgy Session
A subfield of extract changes in the materials that allow for the recovery of precious metals. Pyrometallurgical processing can result in products that can be marketed, such as pure metals, intermediate compounds, or alloys that are good feedstock for more processing. The oxides of less reactive elements including iron, copper, zinc, chromium, tin, and manganese are examples of elements that may be recovered by pyrometallurgical methods. Calcinating, roasting, smelting, and refining are the broad categories into which pyrometallurgical operations fall. Energy is needed to maintain the temperature for the majority of pyrometallurgical operations. The energy is often produced by burning. Typically, combustion or electrical heat are used to produce the energy. The term "autogenous" refers to a process that can maintain its temperature only by exothermic reaction i.e., without the need of fuel or electrical heat and that has a sufficient amount of material in the feed. Some sulphide ores' processing makes use of the exothermicity of their burning.
Topics Covered in Pyrometallurgy
Smelting Processes
Roasting and Calcination
Slag Chemistry and Behavior
Refining of Base Metals
Furnace Design and Operation
Thermodynamics of Metal Extraction
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Why Attend the Pyrometallurgy Conference 2027
Earn CPD Credit
Sessions are CPD-accredited; certificates issued to every registered delegate within two weeks of the conference.
Present Your Research
Oral and poster slots for original Pyrometallurgy work, reviewed by the scientific committee.
Network Globally
Meet materials researchers, engineers, and academics from around the world across three days.
Publish & Get Indexed
Accepted abstracts appear in the indexed conference proceedings with a citable DOI.
Learn from Keynotes
Plenary lectures from leading voices shaping Pyrometallurgy research and practice.
Hybrid Flexibility
Attend in person in Singapore or join virtually — same programme, same certificate.
Join Materials 2027 for the Pyrometallurgy track
Oral and poster slots for your work — in person in Singapore or online. Not presenting? Attend as a delegate to learn from the field.
Pyrometallurgy Conference 2027 — FAQs
What is the Pyrometallurgy track at Materials 2027?
The Pyrometallurgy track is a dedicated stream within Materials 2027 covering the latest research, methods, and applications in Pyrometallurgy. It brings together researchers, engineers, and academics for oral presentations, posters, and discussion.
Who should attend the Pyrometallurgy sessions?
Materials researchers, engineers, educators, doctoral students, and R&D leaders with an interest in Pyrometallurgy are all welcome — whether presenting or attending.
Can I present my research in the Pyrometallurgy track?
Yes. Submit an abstract for oral or poster presentation. All submissions are peer-reviewed by the scientific committee; accepted abstracts appear in the indexed proceedings.
Is virtual attendance available for Pyrometallurgy sessions?
Yes. Materials 2027 is a hybrid conference — attend the Pyrometallurgy track in person in Singapore or join live online, with on-demand access afterward.
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Singapore · March 18–20, 2027· Hybrid · in-person & virtual
Attend without presenting.