Ambatovy Joint-Venture
Matthew McAdam, P.Eng., is an experienced professional in the mining and metallurgy sector, currently serving as the Manager of Pressure Acid Leaching and Ore Preparation Plant Operations at Ambatovy Joint-Venture since May 2023. Previously, Matthew held the position of Chief Metallurgist at Tasiast Mauritanie Ltd SA from July 2020 to October 2022, where responsibilities included team management and the implementation of an Automatic Process Control system to optimize gold production. Prior roles include Manager of Metallurgy and Senior Metallurgist at Kinross Gold Corporation, where Matthew led various projects focused on gold recovery and operational efficiency. Early career experience encompasses Process Engineer roles at SNC-Lavalin and a Metallurgist secondment at Barrick Gold Corporation's Goldstrike Mines. Matthew holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mining Engineering, Mineral Processing) and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Queen's University.
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Ambatovy Joint-Venture
Ambatovy is a major industrial operation mining and refining nickel and cobalt in Madagascar. We are the largest investment in the country’s history, and are positioned to become the world’s biggest lateritic nickel mine. We have a very complex operation that permits the production of high-quality nickel and cobalt, which is 99.9% pure. OUR MISSION : To deliver high quality nickel and cobalt to the market, operating at high standards of corporate and social responsibility, with utmost regard for the health and safety of our employees and contractors, the preservation of the surrounding environment, and the creation of long-lasting benefits for the communities in the areas where we operate. OUR VISION: To be recognized as the world’s most successful and sustainable producer of high-quality nickel and cobalt. OUR VALUES: Respect, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence OPERATIONS & PRODUCTS: We are designed to produce 40,000t of refined nickel and 4,000t of refined cobalt annually. SUSTAINABILITY: Operating in a biodiversity hotspot, Ambatovy Joint-Venture has invested heavily both in the social contribution and environmental protection. We are committed to complying with the strictest environmental standards, including the IFC Performance Standards and the Equator Principles. Ambatovy Joint-Venture emphasizes strategic investments in education, agriculture, and health programs designed to improve the lives of those affected by our operations. To maximize the economic benefits for our communities and country, we adhere to a buy locally, hire locally policy. QUICK FACTS: - Partners: Sumitomo Corp and Korea Mine Rehabilitation and Mineral Resources Corporation (KOMIR) - Products: Refined Nickel and Cobalt, Ammonium sulphate (bi-product) To learn more about us, please visit www.ambatovy.com or find us on Facebook (@Ambatovy) or X (@AmbatovyJV).