PROCEMIN 2011 is an international forum to share new ideas and knowledge, to analyse current projects, and to generate a debate from results obtained by professionals, researchers, academics, students and authors from the mineral processing area. The objectives of the seminar are: To exchange experiences and knowledge in mineral processing applied to base metals, precious metals, iron and steel, as well as non-metallic mining.To identify and discuss major challenges for the creation of value through mineral processing; the role of innovation in this area; the management of human resources; and contributions provided by technology suppliers.To create a global support network and to share technological information among professionals of the mineral processing area.