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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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
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.
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
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
2011
Journal Article
Shear, selective and temperature responsive flocculation: A comparison of fine particle flotation techniques
Forbes, E. (2011). Shear, selective and temperature responsive flocculation: A comparison of fine particle flotation techniques. International Journal of Mineral Processing, 99 (1-4), 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.minpro.2011.02.001
2011
Journal Article
The size of particle aggregates produced by flocculation with PNIPAM, as a function of temperature
Burdukova, Elizaveta, Ishida, Naoyuki, Shaddick, Timothy and Franks, George V. (2011). The size of particle aggregates produced by flocculation with PNIPAM, as a function of temperature. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 354 (1), 82-88. doi: 10.1016/j.jcis.2010.10.016
2011
Conference Publication
Optimizing nickel laterite agglomeration for enhanced heap leaching
Addai-Mensah, Jonas, Quaicoe, Ishmael, Nosrati, Ataollah, Franks, George, Forbes, Liza, Liu, Lian, Robinson, Dave and Farrow, John (2011). Optimizing nickel laterite agglomeration for enhanced heap leaching. ALTA 2011 Nickel-Cobalt-Copper Conference, Perth Australia, 23-28 May 2011. Alan Taylor, ALTA Metallurgical Services.
2010
Conference Publication
Mechanism responsible for flocculation in poly (n-isopropylacrylamide) temperature responsive dewatering-attractive interaction forces induced by surface hydrophobicity
Franks, G., Burdukova, E., Li, H., Ishida, N. and O'Shea, J. P. (2010). Mechanism responsible for flocculation in poly (n-isopropylacrylamide) temperature responsive dewatering-attractive interaction forces induced by surface hydrophobicity.
2010
Journal Article
Temperature controlled surface hydrophobicity and interaction forces induced by poly (N-isopropylacrylamide)
Burdukova, Elizaveta, Li, Haihong, Ishida, Naoyuki, O'Shea, John-Paul and Franks, George V. (2010). Temperature controlled surface hydrophobicity and interaction forces induced by poly (N-isopropylacrylamide). Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 342 (2), 586-592. doi: 10.1016/j.jcis.2009.10.049
2010
Conference Publication
An investigation on the effect of chrysotile shape and anisotropic properties on the rheology of chrysotile suspensions
Ndlovu, Bulelwa, Burdukova, E., Becker, M., Deglon, D., Franzidis, J- P. and Laskowski, J. S. (2010). An investigation on the effect of chrysotile shape and anisotropic properties on the rheology of chrysotile suspensions. XXV International Mineral Processing Congress (IMPC) 2010, Brisbane, Qld, Australia, 6-10 September 2010. Victoria, Australia: AusIMM: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
2010
Conference Publication
Temperature sensitive polymers as efficient and selective flotation collectors
Burdukova, E., Bradshaw, Dee J. and Franks, G. (2010). Temperature sensitive polymers as efficient and selective flotation collectors. International Mineral Processing Congress 2010, Brisbane, Qld, Australia, 6-10 September, 2010. Carlton, VIC, Australia: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
2010
Conference Publication
An investigation on the effect of muscovite and vermiculite mineralogy on the rheology of mineral suspensions
Ndlovu, Bulelwa, Becker, M., Forbes, E. and Deglon, D. (2010). An investigation on the effect of muscovite and vermiculite mineralogy on the rheology of mineral suspensions. International Symposium on Process Mineralogy (Process Mineralogy '10), Cape Town, South Africa, 10-12 November 2010.
2010
Conference Publication
Poly (N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAM) as a flotation collector: Effect of temperature and molecular weight
Burdukova, Elizaveta, Li, Haihong, Bradshaw, Dee J. and Franks, George V. (2010). Poly (N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAM) as a flotation collector: Effect of temperature and molecular weight. Flotation 09: 4th International Flotation Conference, Cape Town, WC, S.A., 9-12 November 2009. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2010.03.003
2009
Journal Article
Precipitation of dodecyl amine in KCl-NaCl saturated brine and attachment of amine particles to KCl and NaCl surfaces
Burdukova, E., Laskowski, J. S. and Forbes, G. R. (2009). Precipitation of dodecyl amine in KCl-NaCl saturated brine and attachment of amine particles to KCl and NaCl surfaces. International Journal of Mineral Processing, 93 (1), 34-40. doi: 10.1016/j.minpro.2009.05.001
2009
Journal Article
Effect of insoluble amine on bubble surfaces on particle-bubble attachment in potash flotation
Burdukova, E. and Laskowski, J. S. (2009). Effect of insoluble amine on bubble surfaces on particle-bubble attachment in potash flotation. Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, 87 (3), 441-447. doi: 10.1002/cjce.20177
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
Key chemistry drivers for HydroFloat flotation performance
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Ms Lizette Verster, Dr Unzile Yenial Arslan
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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
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
Investigating the biodegradation of flotation reagents in the treatment of mining processing waters
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Susana Lima Goncalves Brito e Abreu
Completed supervision
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2025
Doctor Philosophy
Investigation of Direct Collector Addition to Bubble Surfaces via the Gas Phase on Hydrophobic Particle Recovery
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Ms Lizette Verster
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2025
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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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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