Lowell Institute for Mineral Resources: Ask A Pro - Mineral Process Engineer

Welcome to Ask a Pro!

Today’s guest is Ronel Kappes, who works at Newmont’s Global Flotation Operations in Mineral Process Engineering. Her job as a Subject Matter Expert and a Process Engineer means that no two days are ever the same. She transitions from analyzing important data in search of efficient and economic solutions to working hands-on at a mine site providing recommendations to the site team.

Throughout the interview, Ronel discusses her experiences in the mining industry, and how her career has allowed her to travel all over the globe. We hope you enjoy this Q&A session!

Key Takeaways

Ronel Kappes’ job as a subject matter expert and a process engineer means that no day will ever be the same. She transitions from analyzing important data to find efficient and economic solutions to working hands-on at a mine site providing recommendations to the site team.

Ronel Kappes discusses her experiences working in the mining industry. Her work has led her to travel all over the globe, seeing areas of the world that she would not have been able to see if she was not working in the mining industry.

Ronel mentions her involvement in different professional organizations, including the Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (SME) and the Mining and Metallurgical Society of America. She talks about how professional organizations give its members amazing opportunities and an amazing network of like-minded professionals.

 

TheAsk A Pro’ career-exploration video series gives you a chance to explore your interests and career options by connecting with industry professionals. Through these short interview videos students can hear professionals’ real world experiences!


Science Topics
Advanced Manufacturing, Geology
Engineering Topics
Materials
Engineer (Materials)
Middle School, High School
6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade

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The University of Arizona, Lowell Institute for Mineral Resources

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