In this Third Circular, we invite you again to attend the Ninth International Conference on Molten Slags, Fluxes and Salts (MOLTEN12), which will be held on 27-30 May 2012, in Beijing, China. We are very happy to have your informed that the preparation of MOLTEN12 is progressing successfully. Up to now, we have accepted about 220 abstracts from 25 countries. The exhibition and workshop preparations have started and received a warm response. We would like to greatly appreciate your help and support to the preparation of MOLTEN12.

In this Third Circular, we list the topics of technique program of the conference again. We wish to provide a platform and organize a forum for communication and discussion on all the listed topics for our colleagues from all over the world in MOLTEN12. I am convinced that our conference would occupy its important position in the future development of metallurgical science and technology. We are proud to host the Ninth International for Conference on Molten Slag, Fluxes and Salts for first time in China’s history. We are looking forward to welcoming you from all over the world for a successful conference.

At the end of my talk, I would like to remind you to notice a couple of points. The first is that the deadline for full manuscripts submission will be on January 31, 2012, for author’s registration will be on March 25, 2012. The second is that when you edit your manuscript, please follow the author guide that can be found in the corresponding website of MOLTEN12 and has been sent to every author.

   It seems the New Year is coming soon once again. I would like to send my new Year Greetings to you and wish you a Very Happy and Successful Year of 2012!   

   Kuo-Chih Chou
         Chairman of MOLTEN12