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3 September 2025
Western Australia’s Nimy appoints technical advisor on extractive metallurgy
Mining exploration company Nimy Resources Ltd of Perth, Western Australia has appointed Tony Tang as technical advisor – Extractive Metallurgy. He will lead the metallurgical test work and flow sheet development for the economic extraction of gallium from the Block 3 gallium resource at the Mons Project in Western Australia, including the development of an intermediate gallium product to support strategic objectives in critical minerals.
Tang has over 30 years of experience in the resources sector, including more than 25 years of professional expertise in the full life-cycle of mineral processing, extraction, refining, and complex chemical projects. His capabilities span concept development, test work, engineering design, construction, commissioning, ramp-up, and steady-state production operations.
Tang is currently chair of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) Perth Branch, where he advocates for professional development and recognition within Western Australia’s minerals sector.
Tang is focused on developing innovative and sustainable solutions for critical minerals and energy challenges, actively collaborating with academic and research institutions as a Professor of Practice and Technical Research Leader.
He recently led the AUS$15m Stage 2 program for the Future Battery Industries Cooperative Research Centre (FBICRC) at Curtin University, where he and his team developed and optimized precursor cathode active material (pCAM) production for various NCM co-precipitation chemistries used in lithium batteries.
“His extensive expertise in metallurgical processes and proven track record in delivering innovative solutions for critical minerals will be invaluable as we advance our gallium resource extraction program,” believes managing director Luke Hampson. ”Tony’s leadership and collaborative approach will strengthen our technical capabilities and support our commitment to sustainable resource development, including the collaboration with Curtin University, CSIRO and external consulting groups in Australia and US.”
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