Aibyek Khamkhash

Senior Process Engineer at Rio Tinto

Aibyek Khamkhash is a seasoned professional in metallurgy and process engineering with extensive experience in the mining and metallurgical industries. Currently serving as a Senior Process Engineer at Rio Tinto since February 2022, Aibyek oversees project planning and execution within the smelter and optimizes the concentrate burner for enhanced efficiency. Prior roles include Senior Metallurgist positions at Nevada Gold Mines and Barrick Gold Corporation, where Aibyek supervised production processes, managed projects, and provided technical support for various mining operations. Earlier experience includes a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, focusing on mining mill operations training, and a Senior Research Metallurgist role at Erdenet Mining Corporation. Aibyek holds a Ph.D. in Metallurgy from the National University of Science and Technology "MISIS" and a specialization in Minerals Engineering and Metallurgy from Aalto University.

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