Technical Consultant – Dr Peter Scott
Peter Scott obtained the degrees of BSc, BSc (Hons), MSc (Eng), PhD (Eng) from the University of the Witwatersrand. His postgraduate research was done in the field of uranium hydrometallurgy as a bursar of the National Institute for Metallurgy (NIM now Mintek). He went on to conduct research and development at NIM in the field of base metal leaching and PGM refining.
He then spent 10 years in the Gencor group in field of hazardous waste treatment and waste recycling, during which time he obtained a B Com degree from UNISA.
That was followed by 5 years trading in chemicals and minerals in the Chemical Services group (an AAC subsidiary).
He returned to Mintek in 1992 and spent 9 years as Marketing Director responsible for commercializing its technology.
In 1999 he was the co – founder of Atoll with Basil Smidt of Titaco and became CEO of the Atoll group in 2001. He led the growth of the BOO metal from slag recovery and DC EAF fines and dust smelting businesses until late 2009 when he retired. Peter has offered his experience and expertise to the new owners of Atoll.