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About Me
My background
Kent McGrew’s life story reads like a rich tapestry woven from the threads of engineering innovation, global adventure, and groundbreaking metallurgical expertise. Graduating from Montana Tech with both bachelor's and master's degrees in Mineral Dressing Engineering, he laid the groundwork for a career that would stretch across continents and disciplines. Kent's journey began with service in the U.S. Army, where he was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant and earned recognition as a Master Blaster, roles that not only sharpened his technical acumen but also instilled leadership qualities that would define his professional path.
His illustrious career spans over four decades, touching every corner of the mining and mineral processing world. Kent's expertise in metals recovery and ion exchange process development placed him at the helm of projects involving diverse elements like gold, uranium, aluminum, selenium, and even non-metals such as ammonium nitrate. His international assignments ranged from pioneering winter leaching techniques in South Dakota’s freezing conditions to designing cutting-edge water treatment plants for complex selenium removal in California. Whether in the gold mines of West Africa, the copper concentrators of China, or the uranium fields of the United States, Kent's mark is indelibly etched into the fabric of modern metallurgical engineering.
Beyond his technical contributions, Kent made waves as a leader and innovator. He served as Chairman for major industry conferences, authored key publications in industrial wastewater treatment, and held professional engineering credentials in multiple states. His ventures also extended to environmental stewardship, pioneering sustainable treatment methods for complex mining byproducts. At the heart of his legacy lies not just the systems he engineered or the patents he developed, but the profound impact he had on the fields of mining, water treatment, and resource recovery.
Kent’s story is one of relentless curiosity and ingenuity, a testament to how science and engineering, combined with passion and vision, can shape industries and improve the world.
My Education and background
Background
I am a highly experienced metallurgical engineer with over four decades of expertise in the mining and mineral processing industry. His extensive background encompasses metals recovery, ion exchange process development, and processing plant design/build, along with significant international experience.
Educational Background
I hold a Master's degree in Mineral Dressing Engineering from Montana Tech, obtained in 1974, and a Bachelor's degree in the same field from the same institution, earned in 1968. He also completed the US Army Engineering OCS at Fort Belvoir, VA, and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in 1969.
Professional Certifications
I hold a certified Professional Engineer in Metallurgical Engineering in both Arizona and California.
Professional Affiliations
I am affiliated with the Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration, Inc., and has held significant positions such as Chairman of the Fourth Western Regional Conference on Precious Metals and the Environment in 1990 and Past Chairman of the Black Hills Section, SME.
Publications
"Selenium Reduction via Conventional Water Treatment", Kent J. McGrew, Dr. Jack Murphy, Doug Williams. Can be purchsed at OneMine | SELENIUM REDUCTION VIA CONVENTIONAL WATER TREATMENT
"Industrial Wastewater Treatment Methodology", in publication, Kent J. McGrew
Experience Summary
I have over 40 years of experience in the mining and mineral processing industry. His expertise includes metals recovery, ion exchange process development, and design, with significant experience in mine operations and mineral processing facilities construction and operations.
Representative Experience
Representative Experience
Representative Experience
My representative projects include developing selenium removal processes, designing and constructing water treatment plants, and consulting on various metals processing and recovery projects for companies such as Westmont Gold, Berkeley Pit, Newmont Gold Quarry, and Rawlins Incinerator Plant.
Project Management
Representative Experience
Representative Experience
I have had the priviledge to manage projects for companies like Wharf Resources, In-Situ, Inc., Fluor Mining and Metals, Inc., Chemical Separations Corp., Anaconda Copper Company and ReagenTech, Inc./Denver Process Technologies, Inc
Recent Experience
Representative Experience
My recent work includes designing and constructing a 10 TPH ilmenite recovery pilot plant in Paraguay, engineering the Roca Honda uranium plant, conducting a pre-feasibility study for the Ortiz Gold Mine, and reducing wastewater for the Lost Creek Uranium project.
Professional/Technical Writing
Professional/Technical Writing
I have had extensive experience writing Notices of Intent, Plan of Operations, and comprehensive title research.
