TMS Logo Recipients: The 2002 EPD Extraction & Processing Technology Award
The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society's Extraction & Processing Division Extraction & Processing Technology Award was established in 1955 and recognizes a paper containing notable contributions to the advancement of the technology of the extraction and processing of nonferrous metals.
Paper Title: “Recovery of Sulfides from Sulfate-Containing Bleed Streams Using a Biological Process ”

Recipient PhotoCris Copini

Biography: Cris Copini is a senior technologist at Pasminco Budel Zink. He earned an M.S. in chemical engineering from Groningen State University, Holland.

G.H.R. Janssen

Biography: G.H.R. Janssen is employed by Paques B.V.

Recipient PhotoCees J. N. Buisman

Biography: Cees J. N. Buisman is managing director of Paques B.V. He earned an M.S. in environmental engineering and a Ph.D. in environmental biotechnology both from Wageningen University, Netherlands. He has authored or coauthored more than 50 publications and holds 20 patents.

Recipient PhotoSjoerd Vellinga

Biography: Sjoerd Vellinga is employed by Paques B.V.

“This award came as a complete surprise to us. We were aware that this new technology could be an important development for the environmental performance of metallurgical industries. It is both gratifying and motivating for us that by this award TMS, as the preeminent forum for the promotion of technological transfer in the metallurgical industry, recognizes the importance and the potential of this new technology.”

— Cris Copini for the Extraction & Processing Technology Award Winners

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