Ramaco Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: METC, METCB) (“Ramaco” or the “Company”) Ramaco is proud to announce Martin van Wyk has agreed to join Ramaco as Senior Vice President of Critical Minerals Processing, and to relocate from Australia to the United States. With more than 23 years of global experience in mineral processing, hydrometallurgy, and rare earth elements (REEs) flowsheet development, he will help lead the Company’s critical minerals processing development of the Brook Mine Project (Wyoming, U.S.) following his transition to the United States.
Martin van Wyk is a recognized process subject matter expert (SME) in critical minerals and hydrometallurgy, with a strong track record in research, laboratory and pilot-scale test work, and full plant commissioning and operations. His expertise spans a wide range of commodities, including iron ore, magnetite, heavy minerals, lithium, vanadium, zinc, coal, graphite, and uranium. He is highly skilled in geo-metallurgical analysis, process modeling and simulation, and the development of cost-efficient, technically advanced processing solutions.
Van Wyk has already played a pivotal role for Ramaco’s project while working for a leading independent engineering firm. At the Brook Mine he has served as the Process SME and modeler responsible for designing test work, reviewing results, and optimizing flowsheet development. He also coordinated pilot test work with third-party laboratories, finalized process configurations, and developed innovative technologies for rare earth and critical mineral separation.
His work has directly contributed to Ramaco’s innovation program, supporting the development of process engineering solutions for Ramaco deposits and advancing new technologies for the separation of rare earths.
“We are thrilled that Martin has agreed to join Ramaco as our new Senior Vice President of Critical Minerals Processing,” said Randall W. Atkins, Chairman and CEO of Ramaco Resources. “Martin’s depth of experience in rare earth and critical mineral processing is unmatched, and his innovative approach to flowsheet development and process optimization will be instrumental as we advance our commercial critical minerals strategy. His leadership will help position Ramaco at the forefront of sustainable resource development and technological innovation in the sector. We look forward to the impact Martin will have on our team and our future growth.”
“Rare earth elements are critical to our economic and technological future, and Ramaco’s approach at Brook Mine is genuinely groundbreaking,” said Martin van Wyk. “I am truly honored to join such a talented and forward-thinking team, and I look forward to contributing to the success of this pioneering project.”
Prior to joining Ramaco, Van Wyk held senior engineering roles in major projects worldwide, including RockTech Lithium (Germany/Finland), Wave International (Australia), Iluka Resources (Australia), Bureau Veritas (Australia), ProMet Engineers (Australia), Rossing Uranium (Namibia), Anglo American (South Africa), and Exxaro (South Africa). His responsibilities have included process design, flowsheet development, equipment sizing, operational and capital costings, commissioning, and optimization of mineral processing plants.
Martin Van Wyk holds a Master of Engineering in Chemical Engineering and a Post Graduate Certificate in Corrosion Engineering from Curtin University, as well as a Bachelor of Engineering in Metallurgical Engineering from the University of Pretoria.
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