Masterclass Stellenbosch (Cape Town) 2026

Join Molycop for a full-day technical Masterclass covering our complete suite of solutions across comminution, flotation, leaching, process optimisation, digital technologies and advisory services.

When

5 February 2026

Where

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Language

English


Key points

  • Join Molycop for this exclusive, in-person Masterclass in Stellenbosch, South Africa. 
  • Explore how integrated comminution, flotation, leaching, digital and control technologies work together to unlock sustainable processing circuit performance.
  • The session will be guided directly by the experts who develop and deploy these solutions.


Program

Participants in this Masterclass will gain practical insight into Molycop’s full end-to-end capability across the mineral processing circuit:
  • Comminution and Milling Optimisation
  • Advanced Process Control 
  • Digital and AI Solutions 
  • Flotation Circuit Optimisation
  • Gold Leaching 
  • Consulting and Advisory Services
Attendees will gain a complete understanding of Molycop’s process optimisation toolkit, including practical strategies to increase throughput, improve recovery, reduce energy and reagent consumption, and stablise operations and minimise downtime. They will also gain:
  • insights into the latest AI and advanced control technologies transforming mineral processing
  • learnings drawn directly from global operating case studies
  • the opportunity to discuss site-specific challenges with technical experts.

Who should attend

  • Metallurgists and Process Engineers
  • Plant Managers and Operations Leaders
  • Technical Superintendents
  • Continuous Improvement and Digital Transformation Teams

Date

5 February 2026


Venue

Devonvale – Golf & Wine Estate – Bottelary Road, Stellenbosch, South Africa


Presenters

Pieter Strobos
Presenter
Pieter Strobos
VP Commercial, Molycop
Pieter has over two decades of mining sector expertise and co-founded Process IQ, a company that was integrated into Molycop in 2022. Pieter currently serves as Vice President Commercial at Molycop, driving the company to unprecedented success. Pieter holds a Bachelor's degree in metallurgical engineering and has earned two post-graduate degrees in metallurgy and technology management from the University of Pretoria. For the past 17 years, he has been an active contributor to AusIMM, currently holding a committee membership for the AusIMM Metallurgical Society (MetSoc).
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Vishal Deeplaul
Presenter
Vishal Deeplaul
Lead Process Technology Consultant, Molycop
Vishal is the Lead Process Technology Consultant at Molycop, specialising in advanced solutions for the mineral processing industry. With over 30 years of international experience in the mining, logistics and sustainability sectors, he has a proven track record of successful business turnarounds, operational optimisation, and driving innovation.
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Oliver Samukute
Presenter
Oliver Samukute
Regional Sales Manager, Molycop
Oliver Samukute, Regional Manager for Africa at Molycop, leads market development across the region. With a background in metallurgical engineering, he combines technical expertise with strategic business skills to drive growth in mineral processing, capital equipment and process optimisation solutions.At Molycop, Oliver focuses on expanding market share, managing key accounts and ensuring strong performance in financial, technical and ESG KPIs. His career spans technical sales, project management and optimisation in mining and steel.
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Gerhard Strobos
Presenter
Gerhard Strobos
Technology Business Manager, Molycop
Gerhard operates from both South Africa and Zambia, overseeing all African operations. Gerhard brings a wealth of academic and professional expertise to his role. With a strategic mindset and a commitment to technical excellence, he plays a pivotal role in guiding Molycop's initiatives throughout Africa. 
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