Abstract
Refractory linings are more than just bricks in a wall—they are the foundation of efficient and reliable ferrochrome furnace operations. When industry, academia, and research operate in silos, cracks appear and we risk missing the breakthroughs that could extend lining life, reduce downtime, and improve cost efficiency. Drawing from practical experience, this presentation shares observations and insights gained from managing refractory linings at Samancor Chrome and shares how collaboration has been key to our progress.

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Biography
Stefan holds an honours in Metallurgical Engineering from the University of Pretoria where he is currently pursuing a PhD. He started his career at Glencore’s Lydenburg smelter, where he spent four years before transferring to a Business Development role within the company in 2010. He joined Samancor in 2014, where he currently holds the position of Group Innovation & Strategy manager since 2022.