Where Do Metallurgists Work?

Chemical metallurgists often work in the field or on-site in metal treatment plants, refineries, mills or mining sites to extract metals. Physical metallurgists usually work in labs or manufacturing facilities where they test and research metals.

Who do metallurgists work with?

Metallurgists often work in mines or metal production sites in collaboration with engineers and geologists, or in laboratories in a research capacity. They are employed by organisations in the mining and resources, finances, research and development and chemical engineering industries.

What is a metallurgist do?

As a metallurgist you'll be concerned with the extraction and processing of various metals and alloys. You'll investigate and examine the performance of metals such as iron, steel, aluminium, nickel and copper and use them to produce a range of useful products and materials with certain properties.