Yakum Consulting was formed in June 2018 by its two founding members: Drs Peter Kondos & Yeonuk Choi. Yeonuk & Peter responded to a mining market need for independent, innovative experts in processing and the overall mining industry continuum. There are three strategic areas of interest that Yakum Consulting operates into:
As a technology leader and creative, holistic problem solver, he takes a deeper dive into process and technology. This is what he has done for 20 years for big mining companies such as Barrick Gold or Noranda. As a big picture thinker, he possesses a profound understanding of operations, planning, technology and plant expertise. Yeonuk has pushed the boundaries in technology and innovation breaking conventional industry paradigms through value creation and transformational change.
Value creation is at the forefront as a Technology Innovator and Leader. Yeonuk’s ability to liaise and tap into new innovations at University and Industry allowed him to execute innovative technology solutions across the mine value chain. Having a solid foot in Research & Innovation combined with excellent know how in mining technology, allowed him to patent unique, innovative solutions, such as various non-cyanide leaching systems to replace cyanide leaching to extract gold including further development of thiosulfate, glycine, iodine, and others.
Pertinent information:
Curriculum Vitae
Processing Innovation Nets Metallurgy Award
Patents by Yeonuk Choi
Sherritt Hydrometallurgy Award
Gold-PM Keynote Address of ALTA 2016 conference
Passionate about breaking conventional industry paradigms through value creation and transformational change driven by intelligence and creativity. He combines technology and innovation with talented people to generate tangible solutions for the industry’s most pressing challenges. Respect and the engagement of the environment and communities as partners is paramount to the success of this philosophy. Value creation is at the forefront.
Peter’s career has been devoted in transforming organizations through innovation and delivering highly effective technology solutions within Barrick Gold, Inco (Vale) and Noranda (Glencore). The ability to adjust to working environments and work in teams, while creating long term roadmaps foster value creation in a sustainable way.
Pertinent information:
Curriculum Vitae
Commodities for Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015
Processing Innovation Nets Metallurgy Award
Technology Initiatives - A Highway to the Future, presented by Peter Kondos at 2013 CMIC Signature Event
Patents by Inventor Peter Kondos
Scientists compete for $10 million reward to solve mining problem
Innovative Process Development in Metallurgical Industry: Concept to Commission
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