Overview
Background
Dr Liza Forbes specialises in mineral flotation, with specific focus on flotation reagent chemistry, mineral surface chemistry and base-metal sulphide electrochemistry. Her main interest lies in integrating fundamental and applied aspects of flotation research, to develop new and improved processing technologies.
Education and Work
Liza graduated with a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Cape Town in 2007. Since then, she has worked at the N.B.Keevil Mining Institute, University of British Columbia; the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Melbourne; and CSIRO Mineral Resources.
Industry
Liza has previously worked at a metallurgist at the Bafokeng Rasimone Platinum Mine, Anglo Platinum in South Africa. She has since been involved with a number of industry research projects with companies such as Kennecott Copper Co, Zijin Mining, Newmont, Newcrest, Sytec Technology Solutions and Anglo Coal.
Availability
- Associate Professor Liza Forbes is:
- Available for supervision
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Chemical Engineering), Technical University of Cluj Napoca
- Doctor of Philosophy, Technical University of Cluj Napoca
Works
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2017
Journal Article
In situ investigation of aggregate sizes formed using thermo-responsive polymers: Effect of temperature and shear
Ng, Wei Sung, Connal, Luke A., Forbes, Elizaveta, Mohanarangam, Krishna and Franks, George V. (2017). In situ investigation of aggregate sizes formed using thermo-responsive polymers: Effect of temperature and shear. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 494, 139-152. doi: 10.1016/j.jcis.2017.01.067
2017
Journal Article
Relating the mineralogical characteristics of Tampakan ore to enargite separation
Tayebi-Khorami, Maedeh, Manlapig, Emmanuel and Forbes, Elizaveta (2017). Relating the mineralogical characteristics of Tampakan ore to enargite separation. Minerals, 7 (5) 77, 136-140. doi: 10.3390/min7050077
2017
Book Chapter
Clay minerals in flotation and comminution operations
Forbes, Elizaveta, Ma, Mark and Bruckard, Warren (2017). Clay minerals in flotation and comminution operations. Clays in the minerals processing value chain. (pp. 302-326) edited by Markus Gräfe, Craig Klauber, Angus J. McFarlane and David J. Robinson. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press. doi: 10.1017/9781316661888.009
2017
Book Chapter
Fundamentals of clays: Surface and colloid science, and rheology
Forbes, Elizaveta and Chryss, Andrew (2017). Fundamentals of clays: Surface and colloid science, and rheology. Clays in the minerals processing value chain. (pp. 81-110) edited by Markus Gräfe, Craig Klauber, Angus J. McFarlane and David J. Robinson. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press. doi: 10.1017/9781316661888.004
2016
Conference Publication
Xanthate-functional temperature-responsive polymers as selective flocculants and collectors for fines recovery
Ng, Wei Sung, Connal, Luke A., Forbes, Elizaveta and Franks, George V. (2016). Xanthate-functional temperature-responsive polymers as selective flocculants and collectors for fines recovery. 7th International Flotation Conference, Cape Town, South Africa, 16-19 November 2015. Oxford, United Kingdom: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2016.05.013
2016
Journal Article
Xanthate-Functional Temperature-Responsive Polymers: Effect on Lower Critical Solution Temperature Behavior and Affinity toward Sulfide Surfaces
Ng, Wei Sung, Forbes, Elizaveta, Franks, George V. and Connal, Luke A. (2016). Xanthate-Functional Temperature-Responsive Polymers: Effect on Lower Critical Solution Temperature Behavior and Affinity toward Sulfide Surfaces. Langmuir, 32 (30), 7443-7451. doi: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.6b00211
2016
Journal Article
Effect of Seawater on Sulfide Ore Flotation: A Review
Jeldres, Ricardo I., Forbes, Liza and Cisternas, Luis A. (2016). Effect of Seawater on Sulfide Ore Flotation: A Review. Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy Review, 37 (6), 369-384. doi: 10.1080/08827508.2016.1218871
2015
Journal Article
Flocculation/flotation of hematite fines with anionic temperature-responsive polymer acting as a selective flocculant and collector
Ng, Wei Sung, Sonsie, Rowan, Forbes, Elizaveta and Franks, George V. (2015). Flocculation/flotation of hematite fines with anionic temperature-responsive polymer acting as a selective flocculant and collector. Minerals Engineering, 77, 64-71. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2015.02.013
2015
Journal Article
Economic, water and energy evaluation of early rejection of gangue from copper ores using a dry sand fluidised bed separator
Franks, George V., Forbes, Elizaveta, Oshitani, Jun and Batterham, Robin J. (2015). Economic, water and energy evaluation of early rejection of gangue from copper ores using a dry sand fluidised bed separator. International Journal of Mineral Processing, 137, 43-51. doi: 10.1016/j.minpro.2015.03.001
2015
Journal Article
Characterisation of kaolinite colloidal and flow behaviour via crystallinity measurements
Ndlovu, Bulelwa, Farrokhpay, Saeed, Forbes, Elizaveta and Bradshaw, Dee (2015). Characterisation of kaolinite colloidal and flow behaviour via crystallinity measurements. Powder Technology, 269, 505-512. doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2014.09.029
2015
Conference Publication
Effect of mineralogy on the selective flotation of enargite
Tayebi-Khorami, Maedeh, Forbes, Elizaveta, Manlapig, Emmanuel, Bradshaw, Dee and Heyes, Graeme (2015). Effect of mineralogy on the selective flotation of enargite. Flotation 15, Cape Town, South Africa, 16-19 November 2015. Cape Town, South Africa: Minerals Engineering.
2014
Journal Article
Arsenic-interacting plant proteins as templates for arsenic specific flotation collectors? A review
McSweeney, Naomi J. and Forbes, Liza (2014). Arsenic-interacting plant proteins as templates for arsenic specific flotation collectors? A review. Minerals Engineering, 64, 67-77. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2014.03.009
2014
Journal Article
Controlling Thickener Underflow Rheology Using a Temperature Responsive Flocculant
Franks, George V., O'Shea, John-Paul and Forbes, Elizaveta (2014). Controlling Thickener Underflow Rheology Using a Temperature Responsive Flocculant. AI Ch E Journal, 60 (8), 2940-2948. doi: 10.1002/aic.14469
2014
Journal Article
Decoupling rehology and slime coatings effect on the natural flotability of chalcopyrite in a clay-rich flotation pulp
Forbes, E., Davey, K. J. and Smith, L. (2014). Decoupling rehology and slime coatings effect on the natural flotability of chalcopyrite in a clay-rich flotation pulp. Minerals Engineering, 56, 136-144. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2013.11.012
2014
Journal Article
A preliminary rheological classification of phyllosilicate group minerals.
Ndlovu, Bulelwa, Forbes, Elizaveta, Farrokhpay, Saeed, Becker, Megan, Bradshaw, Dee and Deglon, David (2014). A preliminary rheological classification of phyllosilicate group minerals.. Minerals Engineering, 55, 383-389. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2013.06.004
2014
Conference Publication
Flotation of selected copper sulfide minerals in saline waters
Smith, Leanne, Forbes, Liza and Davey, Kevin (2014). Flotation of selected copper sulfide minerals in saline waters. IMPC 2014 - 27th International Mineral Processing Congress, Santiago, Chile, 20-24 October 2014. Santiago, Chile: Gecamin.
2012
Conference Publication
A preliminary rheological classification of phyllosilicate (clay) group minerals
Bulelwa Ndlovu, Forbes, E., Saeed Farrokhpay, Becker, M., Deglon, D. and Bradshaw, Dee J. (2012). A preliminary rheological classification of phyllosilicate (clay) group minerals. Process Mineralogy 12', Cape Town, South Africa, 7-9 November 2012. Minerals Engineering International.
2011
Journal Article
The influence of phyllosilicate mineralogy on the rheology of mineral slurries
Ndlovu, Bulelwa, Becker, Megan, Forbes, Elizaveta, Deglon, David and Franzidis, Jean-Paul (2011). The influence of phyllosilicate mineralogy on the rheology of mineral slurries. Minerals Engineering, 24 (12), 1314-1322. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2011.05.008
2011
Journal Article
The effects of chrysotile mineralogical properties on the rheology of chrysotile suspensions
Ndlovu, B. N., Forbes, E., Becker, M., Deglon, D. A., Franzidis, J. P. and Laskowski, J. S. (2011). The effects of chrysotile mineralogical properties on the rheology of chrysotile suspensions. Minerals Engineering, 24 (9), 1004-1009. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2011.04.025
2011
Journal Article
Temperature sensitive polymers as efficient and selective flotation collectors
Forbes, Elizaveta, Bradshaw, Dee J. and Franks, George V. (2011). Temperature sensitive polymers as efficient and selective flotation collectors. Minerals Engineering, 24 (8), 772-777. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2011.02.003
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
Availability
- Associate Professor Liza Forbes is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Relationship of pyrite textures and composition on flotation performance in the Mount Isa copper deposit
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Gordon Forbes, Associate Professor Anita Parbhakar-Fox
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Doctor Philosophy
Relationship of pyrite textures and composition on flotation performance at Mount Isa copper deposit
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Gordon Forbes, Associate Professor Anita Parbhakar-Fox
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Doctor Philosophy
Investigation of direct reagent addition to bubble surfaces via the gas phase on hydrophobic particle recovery
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Ms Lizette Verster
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Doctor Philosophy
Key chemistry drivers for HydroFloat flotation performance
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Ms Lizette Verster, Dr Unzile Yenial Arslan
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Doctor Philosophy
Investigation of direct reagent addition to bubble surfaces via the gas phase on hydrophobic particle recovery
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Ms Lizette Verster
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Doctor Philosophy
Investigating the effect of chemical heterogeneity of mineral surfaces on the hydrophobicity and bubble interactions at the micro and macro scales
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Susana Lima Goncalves Brito e Abreu
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Doctor Philosophy
Novel Reagent Technologies for Arsenic Minerals
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Susana Lima Goncalves Brito e Abreu
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Doctor Philosophy
Correlation of surface chemical heterogeneity at the micron scale with hydrophobicity and particle-bubble interaction forces
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Susana Lima Goncalves Brito e Abreu
Completed supervision
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Selective flotation of enargite from copper sulphides in complex ore systems
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Mansour Edraki
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