Ramaco Resources named Martin van Wyk as senior vice president of Critical Minerals Processing. He brings more than 23 years of global experience in mineral processing, hydrometallurgy, and rare earth elements (REEs) flowsheet development to the role.
“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,” said Randall W. Atkins, chairman and CEO of Ramaco Resources.
“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.”
Van Wyk has already played a pivotal role in Ramaco’s Brook mine project while working for an independent engineering firm. He has served as the process SME and modeler responsible for designing test work, reviewing results, and optimizing flowsheet development. Van Wyk also coordinated pilot test work with third-party laboratories, finalized process configurations, and developed innovative technologies for rare earth and critical mineral separation.
He holds a master’s in Chemical Engineering and a postgraduate certificate in Corrosion Engineering from Curtin University, as well as a bachelor’s in Metallurgical Engineering from the University of Pretoria.
Source: Ramaco Resources