Nimy Resources (ASX:NIM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Tony Tang as Technical Advisor – Extractive Metallurgy. Tony 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 WA, including the development of an intermediate gallium product to support the Company’s strategic objectives in critical minerals.
- Tony brings over 30 years of experience in the resources sector, with more than 25 years of professional expertise in the full life cycle of mineral processing, extraction, refining, and complex chemical projects.
- Tony has extensive capabilities that span concept development, test work, engineering design, construction, commissioning, ramp-up, and steady-state production operations.
- Tony is a recognised leader in the industry. He currently serves as 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.
Tony is passionate about developing innovative and sustainable solutions for critical minerals and energy challenges. He actively collaborates with academic and research institutions as a Professor of Practice and Technical Research Leader.
Notably, Tony recently led the AUD $15 million Stage 2 program for the Future Battery Industries Cooperative Research Centre (FBICRC) at Curtin University, where he and his team successfully developed and optimised precursor cathode active material (pCAM) production for various NCM co-precipitation chemistries used in lithium batteries.
Managing Director, Luke Hampson, commented:
We are thrilled to welcome Tony Tang to our team. 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.
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.”
