BEng (Chemical Engineering – Mineral Processing), Stellenbosch University, 1993
Professional experience
Professor Extraordinary Department of Process Engineering, Stellenbosch University 2007 to present
Professor (Chair: Metallurgy) Curtin University, Australia 2012 to present
Manager: Gold Technology Group Curtin University, Australia 2012 to present
Associate Professor Department of Process Engineering, Stellenbosch University 2006 to 2007
Senior Lecturer Department of Process Engineering, Stellenbosch University 1998 to 2006
Process Engineer Atomic Energy Corporation, Pelindaba 1995 to 1996
Honours & Awards
2006: Nomination for Rector’s Award for Excellence in Teaching (Stellenbosch University).
2006: SAIChE / Chemical Technology Award for Innovation in Chemical Engineering.
2003: Upcoming Researcher of the Year (Stellenbosch University).
Research Interests
Thermodynamics and kinetics of pyro- and hydrometallurgical processes.
Sampling, measurement, control and data reconciliation.
Process design and development.
Process modelling.
Computational fluid dynamics modelling.
Selected Publications
Thyse, E. L., Akdogan, G., Olivier, E. J., O’Connell, J. H., Neethling, J. H., Taskinen, P., & Eksteen, J. J. (2013). 3D insights into nickel converter matte phases: Direct observations via TEM and FIB SEM tomography. Minerals Engineering, Article in press.
Olivier, M. C., Dorfling, C., & Eksteen, J. J. (2012). Evaluating a solvent extraction process route incorporating nickel preloading of cyanex 272 for the removal of cobalt and iron from nickel sulphate solutions. Minerals Engineering, 27-28, 37-51.
Mwase, J. M., Petersen, J., & Eksteen, J. J. (2012). Assessing a two-stage heap leaching process for platreef flotation concentrate. Hydrometallurgy, 129-130, 74-81.
Mwase, J. M., Petersen, J., & Eksteen, J. J. (2012). A conceptual flowsheet for heap leaching of platinum group metals (PGMs) from a low-grade ore concentrate. Hydrometallurgy, 111-112(1), 129-135.
McDougall, I., & Eksteen, J. J. (2012). Sidewall design to improve lining life in a platinum smelting furnace. Paper presented at the TMS Annual Meeting, 47-54.
Bezuidenhout, G. A., Davis, J., Van Beek, B., & Eksteen, J. J. (2012). Operation of a concentrated mode dual-alkali scrubber plant at the Lonmin smelter. Journal of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, 112(7), 657-665.
