ALTA 2018, organised by ALTA Metallurgical Services, is the 23rd year of one of the world’s premier annual metallurgical events. This annual event is a gathering of the global Nickel, Cobalt, Copper, Uranium, Rare Earths, Lithium, Gold and Precious Metals industries and features highly-focused programs, topical forums and presentations by key international speakers. This year the event includes a focussed 1-day ISR Symposium for the first time. ALTA conferences are the longest running annual metallurgical event in Australia.