Lloyd Masuzyo Mseteka
Rolla
Summary
I am a metallurgical and materials engineer with experience in the inspection of mineral processing facilities and mines. I happen to be a team player, an effective communicator with good analytical and interpersonal skills looking forward to applying my skills in your organization. I am a registered member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) and the Engineers Registration Board of Zambia (ERBZ).
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant/PhD Student
Missouri University of Science and Technology-S&T
08.2024 - Current
- Conducting research on the recovery of critical metals (lithium, cobalt, nickel, manganese and copper) from spent lithium-ion battery (black mass).
- Designing and implementing hydrometallurgical and pyrometallurgical processes to develop efficient and sustainable extraction methods.
- Contributing to U.S. strategic goals in critical mineral recovery, energy sustainability and circular economy practices.
- Engaging in collaborative, state and federally-aligned research projects and presenting findings at academic conferences.
- Preparing manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication and assisting in laboratory instruction and mentorship.
- Conducted literature reviews and synthesized findings to support research projects.
Metallurgist
Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development
01.2022 - 05.2024
- Knowledge on powder metallurgy and additive manufacturing (AM).
- Conducted sintering and heat treatment of various materials.
- Operation of the electric furnace to roast, calcine and smelt various materials.
- Conducted fire assay on gold samples.
- Conducted crushing, grinding, pulverizing and preparation of mineral samples for clients.
- Conducted chemical analysis of mineral samples using hand held XRF analyzers.
- Conducted mineral beneficiation and value addition.
- Conducted mineral evaluation and feasibility studies on mineral processing and metallurgical projects.
- Designed flow sheets and wrote technical reports.
- Collaborated with universities and conducted Research and Development (R & D) on alternative mineral processing techniques.
- Carried out routine physical inspections on mines and mineral processing plants to check for compliance.
Metallurgist
Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development
02.2016 - 07.2019
- Commissioned mineral processing plants.
- Conducted crushing, grinding and preparation of mineral samples for clients.
- Conducted chemical analysis of mineral samples using hand held XRFs analysers.
- Conducted mineral beneficiation and value addition.
- Conducted mineral evaluation and feasibility studies on mineral processing and metallurgical projects.
- Designed flow sheets and wrote technical reports.
- Appraised and audited mineral processing plants.
- Carried out routine physical inspections on mines and mineral processing plants to check for compliance.
- Monitored various processing streams in mines and processing plants to keep track of every mineral being processed.
- Concentrated gold ore samples using the Knelson concentrator and shaking table.
Senior Assistant Metallurgical Engineer
Mopani Copper Mines
02.2014 - 01.2016
- Inspection of moulds prior to hot metal casting.
- Produced copper matte from copper concentrate by smelting.
- Conducted high pressure conversion of copper matte into blister copper by converters followed by casting.
- Calibrated and carried out maintenance of equipment as well as supervision as part of my work schedule.
- Worked hand in hand with field and control room operators to achieve production targets.
- Operated the Isasmelt furnace to oxidise and smelt copper concentrates.
Education
Ph.D. - Metallurgical Engineering
Missouri University of Science And Technology
Rolla, MO05-2027
Masters Degree - Materials Science and Engineering
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Stockholm, Sweden12.2021
Bachelors Degree - Metallurgical Engineering
The Copperbelt University
12.2012
Technician Certificate - Computer Systems Engineering
Northern Technical College
07.2006
Skills
- Sample preparation and analysis
- Laboratory testing
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Analytical thinking
- Self-directed and motivated
- Research and analysis
- Technical writing
- Quality assurance and control
- Microsoft 365
- Google Workspace
Websites
- https://kth.diva-portal.org/smash/resultList.jsf?aq2=[[]]&af=[]&searchType=SIMPLE&sortOrder2=title_sort_asc&query=Recovery+of+cobalt+and+copper+from+Zambia+slag+via+sulphidisation+with+gypsum&language=en&aq=[[]]&sf=undergraduate&aqe=[]&sortOrder=author_sort_asc&onlyFullText=false&noOfRows=50&dswid=-9280
- www.linkedin.com/in/lloyd-mseteka-7934311b7
Training
- 09/2024 - Participated in the Pilot Scale Test Trials on the Solvent Extraction Process for copper, cobalt and nickel at Doe Run Company, Doe Run, St Francois County, MO, USA .
- 15/02/2024 - 19/02/2024 - Training workshop on critical minerals common to Zambia and Britain, conducted by the British Geological Survey (BGS) and Geological Survey Department (GSD) of Zambia.
- 15/08/2018 – 19/10/2018 – MINTEK, Johannesburg, South Africa, Mineral Processing and Beneficiation training at Mintek, a Metallurgical Research Institute in Johannesburg, South Africa (SA). I attended a training fellowship on mineral processing and beneficiation.
- 17/04/2018 – 27/04/2018 – Geita Gold Mine in Mwanza District of Tanzania, Environmental Management of Mines, at Geita Gold Mine in Mwanza District, Tanzania. A seminar on the management of mine wastes such as waste rocks, oils, acids, slags and tailings.
- 18/03/2018 – 29/03/2018 – Central Metallurgical Research and Development Institute (CMRDI), in Cairo, Egypt, Minerals Processing Technology. A seminar on mineral processing techniques for African Engineers.
- 07/03/2018 - 11/03/2018 - Artisanal and Small Scale Mining, in Lusaka, Zambia. A training workshop.
- 08/06/2016 – 28/06/2016 – At Jilin University in Changchun of Jilin province of the People's Republic of China (PRC). Seminar on the Mining industry.
Awards
19/08/2019, Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global professionals (SISGP) Master's Degree Scholarship Award – Swedish Institute (SI), The Swedish Institute awarded me a scholarship as a global leader to pursue a Master of Science Degree at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden.
Affiliations
- 19/08/2019 – Current, Network for Future Global Leaders (NFGL), Sweden and Zambia. I am a member of the network.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Mother tongue(s): Bemba, Nyanja.
Other language(s): English
English Skills: Listening C2, Reading C1, Spoken production B2, Spoken interaction B2, Writing B2
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant/PhD Student
Missouri University of Science and Technology-S&T
08.2024 - Current
Metallurgist
Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development
01.2022 - 05.2024
Metallurgist
Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development
02.2016 - 07.2019
Senior Assistant Metallurgical Engineer
Mopani Copper Mines
02.2014 - 01.2016
Bachelors Degree - Metallurgical Engineering
The Copperbelt University
Technician Certificate - Computer Systems Engineering
Northern Technical College
Ph.D. - Metallurgical Engineering
Missouri University of Science And Technology
Masters Degree - Materials Science and Engineering
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
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