History of the Symposium:
from concept to implementation of global projects

HISTORY

The International Scientific Symposium is not just an annual event, but a whole epoch in the development of modern science.

Starting as a small platform for the exchange of ideas between scientists, it has grown into a large-scale international platform that brings together researchers from all over the world.

The unique atmosphere of the symposium, combining academic rigor with a creative approach to solving scientific problems, attracts a new generation of researchers. Here promising projects are born, professional connections are established and scientific schools of the future are formed.

Every year, the symposium confirms its status as an important event in scientific life, continuing its traditions and opening up new horizons for the development of the international scientific community.

Scale

Since 2014, the Symposium has been attended by more than 620 specialists from 84 organizations, including leading scientific centers of the Russian Federation, the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Kazakhstan. Among the industrial enterprises are Obukhov GOK LLP (Kazakhstan), LIT GC Skagrad LLC (Russia), Volkovgeologiya JSC (Kazakhstan), Center for Earth Sciences, Metallurgy and Enrichment JSC (Kazakhstan), Kazgeologiya JSC (Kazakhstan), NAC Kazatomprom JSC " (Kazakhstan) and many others.

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Since 2014 , more than 620 specialists from 84 organizations have taken part in the Symposium, including leading scientific centers of the Russian Federation, the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Kazakhstan. Among the industrial enterprises are Obukhov Mining and Processing Plant LLP (Kazakhstan), LIT GC Skygrad LLC (RF), Volkovgeologiya JSC (Kazakhstan), Center for Earth Sciences, Metallurgy and Enrichment JSC (Kazakhstan), Kazgeologiya JSC (Kazakhstan), NAC Kazatomprom JSC (Kazakhstan) and many others.

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Beginning of the history of the International Symposium "Rare and Rare Earth Elements"

In 2014, a significant event in the scientific life of Russia and Armenia took place - the first International Symposium "Rare and Rare Earth Elements: Extraction, separation and modern materials"was organized. The symposium was an important step in combining scientific and educational potential and industrial production in the field of rare earth metals.

The event was organized by the Siberian Institute of Physics and Technology named after Academician V. D. Kuznetsov of Tomsk State University with the support of the National Academy of the Republic of Armenia. The symposium brought together representatives of leading scientific schools: the Russian Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Armenia, leading Russian universities, as well as representatives of industrial enterprises of both countries.

The event was particularly significant due to the fact that in 2014 large-scale projects in the field of rare earth metals were launched on the basis of the National Research Nuclear University "MEPhI" (Moscow) and the National Research Tomsk State University. An important feature of the first symposium was the active participation of young scientists and postgraduates, who were identified as the future of scientific research in this area.

The symposium laid the foundation for further development of international cooperation and integration of scientific developments in the field of rare and rare earth elements, becoming a platform for discussing the current state of the rare earth industry from a scientific and industrial point of view.

This event opened a new page in the history of scientific cooperation between Russia and Armenia, marking the beginning of regular international forums aimed at developing high-tech industries and scientific research in the field of rare earth metals.

II International Symposium 2015: a new stage in the development of rare element research

In 2015, the II International Symposium "Fundamental Issues of extraction, separation of rare and rare earth elements and creation of modern materials based on them"was held. The event was held from 7 to 15 September and brought together 157 specialists from 42 organizations in Russia, Armenia, Kazakhstan and China.

The symposium was opened by Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences Gennady Vladimirovich Sakovich, who in his welcoming speech emphasized the importance of practical application of fundamental research and the revival of interest in technological developments in the field of rare elements.

Within the framework of the event, three thematic round tables were organized:

"Problems of extraction, separation and purification of rare and rare earth elements”;
"Production and application of materials based on rare and rare-earth materials”;
"Prospects for the development of research in the field of rare and rare earth metals".

On September 9, an international exhibition was held, where advanced developments in the field of processing and extraction of rare metals were presented.

Among them:

Technology of decontamination of ores and technogenic concentrates;
Method for obtaining anhydrous rare earth metal fluorides;
Development of stable platinum group catalysts;
Apatite ore processing technology;
Method for obtaining high-strength alloys;
Technology of extraction of rare earth elements from aluminum waste.

As a result of the event, it was decided to hold the next III International Symposium in 2016 in the Republic of Kazakhstan. This decision was an important step in the development of international cooperation in the field of research of rare and rare earth elements.

The 2015 Symposium demonstrated a significant increase in interest in this topic and the expansion of the geography of participants, which testified to the increasing importance of research in the field of rare elements for world science and industry.

2016 in the history of the International Symposium on Rare Earth Elements

In 2016, the III International Symposium "Fundamental issues of exploration, production, separation of rare and rare earth elements and creation of modern materials based on them" was held. The event was held from September 15 to 18 in Almaty.

The symposium brought together 57 specialists from 42 organizations, including leading scientific institutions of Russia and Kazakhstan: TSU, TPU, MEPhI, Lebedev Physical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Baikov Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University and others.

The organizers were Tomsk State University, IPHET SB RAS, JSC "Hydrometallurgical Plant" and other research centers.

Within the framework of the event, round tables were held on key topics:

Problems of extraction, separation and purification of rare and rare earth elements;
Production and use of materials based on rare and rare earth materials;
Prospects for the development of research in the field of rare and rare-earth metals.

The symposium was opened by B. S. Uzhkenov, Chairman of the Management Board of JSC "Volkovgeologiya", who emphasized the strategic importance of the rare earth industry for high-tech industries of the XXI century.

The event was a significant event in the development of rare earth metals research, given the growing global demand for these elements and their key role in the development of the energy, space, electronics and military-industrial complex. According to experts, global demand for rare earths was expected to grow 1.5 times in the next five years.

The symposium helped strengthen scientific ties between researchers in Russia and Kazakhstan, as well as discuss new technologies in the field of rare earth metals extraction and use.

2021: Revival of the International Symposium on Rare metals

After a long break, a landmark event in scientific life took place in 2021 – the IV International Symposium "Fundamental Issues of geology, Extraction, separation of rare, rare-earth, and precious metals and the creation of modern materials based on them".

The event was held in Kazakhstan on the basis of NAO “Kokshetau University named after Sh. Ualikhanov " with the active support of Tomsk State University.

The symposium brought together an impressive delegation of more than 70 specialists from 36 enterprises and educational organizations. This event was not just a scientific meeting, but a starting point for the creation of an important international association-the rare earth metals consortium.

A special feature of 2021 was the appearance of a separate youth scientific section. Young scientists presented promising research on new ore processing technologies, methods for grinding electrolytic zirconium powders, and current problems of mining.

Within the framework of the symposium, a system of awards was established: the gold medal named after V. I. Abramovich. Slavsky E. P. and the silver medal named after him. S. T. Takezhanova For her contribution to the development of science and industry of rare metals. The first award of the silver medal took place in the same year – it was received by the head of the Scientific and Technical Laboratory "New Technologies in Industry" Absalyamov Kh. K.

The results of the 2021 symposium were groundbreaking – it was decided to create an international research and production consortium. This association is designed to solve complex tasks: from expanding the mineral resource base to creating modern materials based on rare metals.

The event was attended by representatives of the world's leading scientific centers and industrial enterprises, which emphasized the international scale and significance of the revived Symposium.

2022 in the history of the Symposium on Rare and Rare Earth Metals

In 2022, the next international symposium dedicated to the geology, extraction and processing of rare, rare-earth and precious metals was held. The event was held in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

The symposium brought together representatives of leading research centers and industrial enterprises in Russia, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. Among the participants were scientists from TSU, UrFU, Tashkent State Technical University, Zh. Abishev Chemical and Metallurgical Institute, IPHET (Biysk), Krasnoyarsk Non-ferrous Metals Plant and other organizations.

Special attention was paid to the issues of environmental friendliness of rare metal mining, as their extraction is often associated with a risk to the environment. Developers of new methods for extracting rare elements set themselves the task of minimizing the anthropogenic impact on ecosystems in the areas of extraction and production.

Within the framework of the symposium, several round tables were held to discuss current problems of exploration and processing of rare metal ores, as well as the creation of new materials based on them. The participants presented their latest scientific developments and technological solutions in this field.

The symposium has traditionally become not only a platform for scientific discussion, but also a place for generating new project ideas, establishing business contacts and concluding agreements between participants.

Symposium 2024: New horizons for scientific research

In 2024, the Symposium initiated by Tomsk State University was held for the first time on the basis of the Yakut Scientific Center of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). This was an important step in the development of scientific cooperation between the regions of Russia.

The symposium was marked by the appearance of a new section "Advanced materials and technologies for medicine", where scientists and practitioners presented their developments in the field of medical materials and their application in treatment.

Within the framework of the event, three thematic Round tables were organized:

Beryllium ore processing technologies (at the request of FSUE GCK)

Discussion of beryllium ore extraction and processing technologies
Development of materials for liquid salt reactors
Participants: NI TSU, FSUE "MCC", JSC "Scientific Research Institute NPO "Luch", JSC VNIINM

Improvement of concrete technologies (on request from Soyuzbeton “

Improving the quality and economic efficiency of concrete
Development of new construction solutions

Powder materials for microelectronics

Creation of materials based on noble and refractory elements
Participants: JSC "ZPP", NI TSU

According to the results of the contest "Best innovative development", 11 projects were awarded:

Medical technologies: developments in the field of composite materials and individual implants
Diagnostic equipment: creation of a gas-analytical complex for the diagnosis of diseases
Building materials: innovative solutions in the field of high-strength concrete
Microelectronics: development of ceramic masses and coating technologies
Mining industry: technologies for processing raw materials in the Arctic
Metallurgy: development of new types of welding electrodes
Polymer materials: development of frost-resistant composites for the Arctic
Agriculture: technologies of long-acting phosphate fertilizers

The 2024 Symposium has become an important stage in the development of scientific research, bringing together specialists from various fields and promoting the exchange of best practices between Russian research teams.