Antonio Lam, Bsc, Cct Email & Phone Number

Burnaby, Bc, Ca

•Rhyolite Ridge lithium-boron project, 2 years of intensive bench & pilot scale R&D that led to completion of definitive feasibility study (DFS). Circuits included: vat leaching, evaporation & crystallization, flotation, neutralization, and Li precipitation•Key impacts to project: bench scale work of lime composition lead to direct implementation in neutralization flow sheet, on the spot equipment and piping repairs minimized down time, Atomic Absorption operation for Li to ensure targets are reached in process •Completed first two stages of pilot plant to test innovative technology for recycling cathode materials (Co, Ni, Mn, Al) of lithium ion batteries; results led to client patenting their process•Sampled industrial acid tankers for Canadian Naval Base; technique lead to confirmation of acid purity for submarine batteries•Optimized battery grade manganese leach using an acidic medium; figured out solid-liquid separation bottleneck in purification circuit with Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) study on the way from client

Richmond, Bc

•Fully operated for 3 months a demonstration scale MWTP in a mine at Northern Quebec using ion exchange; commissioning, operating, analyzing, and training lead to reproducible data on removal of contaminant•Successfully leached out toxic metal from precious concentrate for major Canadian mining company using sulfide in alkaline solution on a 2 year locked cycle & pilot scale study; surpassed goal of 95% leach efficiency by achieving 98%•Tested CaCl2 pilot plant during nightshift for prefeasibility study; discovered that current design of client not suitable for cold weather conditions•Leached gold & silver by cyanidation, CIP, CIL, or RIL at various scales to simulate field environment•Consistently found the most cost effective parameters for INCO SO2/Air in CN detoxification; helped clients achieve environmental targets & permits•Tested various surfactants as blinding agents for preg-robbing studies to see if cyanidation improved•Tested how certain impurities and Zn:Pb dosages impacted Zn cementation for Merrill–Crowe process•Advanced training in comminution circuits to reach target P80; jaw crusher, cone crusher, rod mill•Tested parameters such as lead dosage, particle size, or aeration for gold cyanidation•Maintained consistent performance of bacterial bioreactors for Cu leaching & mine water treatment (ARD); project awaiting large scale pilot plant location•Conducted Accelerated Life Tests on MMO wires serving as anode in cathodic protection for clients formulating new coating compositions•Construction of an alkaline (zinc & manganese dioxide) battery unit using Ni & Sn as electrodes, unit generated over 9 V and proof of concept for client•Determined by XRF that a brand of anodes did not meet manufacturer’s specification, which allowed client to open up a claim against manufacturer

•Highlighting & addressing safety concerns of employees on the spot or in monthly meetings•Safety Inductions for all contractors, visitors, students, and new employees•Implemented procedure & engineering controls to ensure employees work in a safe manner as per COVID-19 (ie: lab coat separation & plexiglass barrier)•Weekly/monthly eyewash & safety shower flush tests to ensure clean water when needed•Cyanide monitor (MSA ALTAIR) bump tests to ensure accurate detection around HCN•Preventive maintenance on company truck•Safety supplies stock up (ie: PPE & first-aid)•Accident investigations & documentation

Burnaby, British Columbia

•Member of the Research & Development team conducting lignin extraction, analysis, modification, and application•Collaborated directly with FPInnovations on lignin applications by synthesizing and analyzing Lignin-Phenol-Formaldehyde Resins•Solved issues regarding reproducibility of resin formulations by constructing a calibration curve of viscosities at 55°C & 25°C•Achieved goal of using Lignol’s lignin to replace 40% of phenol in resin formulations •Converted liquid resin into a powder using a spray dryer to see if transportation and shipping costs could be lowered•Drafted S.O.P. of resin synthesis that lead to thorough training and documentation for potential investors•Utilized organic solvent pre-treatment process in autoclaves for lignin extraction from cellulosic feedstocks and agricultural fibers•Optimized organosolv pre-treatment process by lowering reagent ratios•Precipitated lignin from black liquor for analysis and applications•Operated a HPLC to conduct full compositional analysis of lignin, pulp, or wood chips

Richmond, British Columbia

•Supervised and fully trained four technicians in the Physical Testing Lab in separation techniques such as froth flotation, float-sink test, and wet & dry sizing•Chosen by upper management to be a Safety Rep for the Physical Testing Lab; attended meetings to discuss suggestions made by colleagues relating to safety•Improved safety of technicians performing froth flotation by suggesting a metal guard be placed to protect the hands while lowering the impeller & diffuser of flotation cell•Enhanced float-sink tests by modifying apparatus setup to speed up process•Conducted various homogenizing techniques: rotary sample divider, cone & quarter, riffle splitter•Performed other physical tests: Hardgrove Grindability Index, drop shatter, apparent relative density, charging sole-heated ovens

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Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.)