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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, significantly impacting the fields of mining and mineral processing. 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, where he pioneered 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. My extensive background includes metals recovery, the development of sustainable treatment methods such as ion exchange processes, and the design and construction of processing plants, 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. Additionally, I completed the US Army Engineering OCS at Fort Belvoir, VA, where I was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in 1969. My education has equipped me with a strong foundation in mining and mineral processing, particularly in the area of metals recovery and the exploration of sustainable treatment methods.
Professional Certifications
I hold a certified Professional Engineer in Metallurgical Engineering in both Arizona and California, with a focus on metals recovery and sustainable treatment methods in mining and mineral processing.
Professional Affiliations
I am affiliated with the Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration, Inc., where I focus on advancements in mining and mineral processing. I have held significant positions, such as Chairman of the Fourth Western Regional Conference on Precious Metals and the Environment in 1990, where we discussed innovative sustainable treatment methods, and I also served as Past Chairman of the Black Hills Section, SME, emphasizing the importance of metals recovery.
Publications
"Selenium Reduction via Conventional Water Treatment", authored by Kent J. McGrew, Dr. Jack Murphy, and Doug Williams, explores sustainable treatment methods for effective selenium reduction. This publication can be purchased at OneMine | SELENIUM REDUCTION VIA CONVENTIONAL WATER TREATMENT. Additionally, "Industrial Wastewater Treatment Methodology" is in publication by Kent J. McGrew, focusing on metals recovery in the context of mining and mineral processing.
Experience Summary
I have over 40 years of experience in the mining and mineral processing industry, specializing in sustainable treatment methods. My expertise includes metals recovery, ion exchange process development, and design, along with significant experience in mine operations and the construction and operation of mineral processing facilities.
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 recovery initiatives related to mining and mineral processing for companies such as Westmont Gold, Berkeley Pit, Newmont Gold Quarry, and Rawlins Incinerator Plant, focusing on sustainable treatment methods.
Project Management
Representative Experience
Representative Experience
I have had the privilege 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., focusing on metals recovery and sustainable treatment methods in mining and mineral processing.
Recent Experience
Representative Experience
My recent work includes designing and constructing a 10 TPH ilmenite recovery pilot plant in Paraguay, which emphasizes sustainable treatment methods for metals recovery, 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, all of which are integral to mining and mineral processing.
Professional/Technical Writing
Professional/Technical Writing
I have had extensive experience writing Notices of Intent and Plans of Operations, alongside conducting comprehensive title research, particularly in the context of metals recovery and mining and mineral processing, with a focus on sustainable treatment methods.
