Molycop forged new connections at MetFest 2025 in Orange while leading conversations on innovation, optimisation and collaboration in mining and metallurgy.
Key Facts
- Molycop sponsored and chaired key sessions at MetFest, sparking knowledge-sharing on process optimisation and metallurgical innovation.
- A site visit to Newmont Cadia gave the Molycop team fresh insights into operations, efficiency and technology in action.
- MetFest reinforced Molycop’s commitment to helping clients tackle practical challenges with innovative, value-driven solutions.
Vishal Deeplaul, Principal Process Technology Consultant, presents at MetFest Orange.
Professional exchange
MetFest 2025 brought together professionals from across the industry, offering an opportunity to exchange insights, discuss emerging challenges and explore opportunities for technological and operational advancement.A highlight for participants was a site tour hosted by Newmont Cadia, including a visit to Cadia’s operations site and molybdenum plant. Guests gained a first-hand understanding of the organisation’s processes and operations, which contributed to discussions on efficiency, optimisation and innovative solutions.
Vishal Deeplaul, Principal Process Technology Consultant at Molycop, who chaired one of the sessions, reflected on the significance of these gatherings:
Events like MetFest remind us of the value of coming together as an industry – not only to network, but to engage in meaningful discussions on innovation, operational challenges and emerging opportunities. Sharing knowledge and learning from one another is critical to driving progress.
Vishal added:
Being part of these discussions allows us to stay connected with the trends and technologies shaping our sector, and to ensure we continue delivering value to our clients. It’s also an opportunity to hear directly from operators and technical leaders about the practical challenges they face every day.
The session Molycop sponsored highlighted key areas in process optimisation, instrumentation and metallurgical innovation.
Vishal noted:
"Chairing the session was a great experience – it allowed me to facilitate discussions that share technical knowledge and inspire collaboration across teams and companies. These conversations are invaluable for developing practical solutions that make a real difference on site."
Members of the Molycop team at MetFest Orange (left to right): Vishal Deeplaul, Sean Mee, Bianca Newcombe (Lead Metallurgist at Maronan Metals and organiser of MetFest Orange), Marinela Gjini, Matthew Brooks, Rick Dunn and Paul Quan.
Metfest: an invaluable event
MetFest is a timely reminder of the importance of industry gatherings. Beyond networking, they provide a space for professionals to explore new technologies, share lessons learned and identify collaborative opportunities.Molycop looks forward to building on the connections and conversations sparked at MetFest.
As Vishal concluded:
"The insights we gain from events like this, combined with the relationships we nurture, are key to driving innovation and excellence across the mining and metallurgical sector. We are excited to continue these conversations and explore new ways to create value for our clients and partners."
