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Umicore’s response to the article and documentary published by the RTBF about radioactive waste in Belgium

Following the report broadcast by RTBF on 9 December about radioactive waste management in Belgium, Umicore wishes to correct the data that was presented in an erroneous or misleading manner during the broadcast.

First, it is essential to clarify that the levels of radioactivity as measured by Greenpeace near the Umicore plant in Olen...
Umicore’s response to the article and documentary published by the RTBF about radioactive waste in Belgium
Umicore’s response to the article and documentary published by the RTBF about radioactive waste in Belgium

Following the report broadcast by RTBF on 9 December about radioactive waste management in Belgium, Umicore wishes to correct the data that was presented in an erroneous or misleading manner during the broadcast.

First, it is...
Umicore unterstützt gemeinnützige Vereine aus Hanau mit 24.000 €
Nachhaltig Gutes tun für die Region

Seit vielen Jahren unterstützt der Materialtechnologie- und Recyclingkonzern gemeinnützige Initiativen in Hanau zum Jahresende mit einer Spende. Auch in diesem Jahr setzt Umicore diese regionale Unterstützung fort und spendete in Summe gut 24.000 Euro an den Sterntaler e.V., die Freunde...
Opslag van historisch radioactief afval in Olen goed onder controle

Op 9 december 2020 publiceerde de Belgische televisiezender RTBF een bericht dat verwijst naar een documentaire diezelfde dag over hogere radioactiviteitsniveaus opgemeten door Greenpeace aan de Umicore site in Olen. Ook al doet het bericht van RTBF anders vermoeden, Umicore bevestigt dat de opslag van historisch radioactief afval nabij de site...
Storage of historical radioactive waste in Olen well controlled

On December 9th 2020, Belgian TV station RTBF published an article that refers to a documentary  the same day on elevated radioactivity levels as measured by Greenpeace at the Umicore site in Olen. Although the RTBF article suggests otherwise, Umicore confirms that the storage of historical radioactive waste near the Olen site is under...
Electromobility myth #3
It is expected that the automotive industry will produce over 340 million electric vehicles (EVs) of all types, boosting demand for battery materials.
Electromobility myth #3

Between now and 2030 it is expected that the automotive industry will produce over 340 million electric vehicles (EVs) of all types, including hybrids – from two-wheelers and passenger cars to trucks and buses. This will boost demand for battery materials. 

Within the cathode materials Umicore manufactures, the main metals are...
Umicore and the Global Battery Alliance
Umicore is one of the founding members of the GBA and is involved in key projects such as the development of a battery passport.
Seasons Greetings

Das Jahr neigt sich dem Ende zu. Deshalb möchten wir gemeinsam mit Ihnen noch einmal zurück schauen und dann in ein hoffentlich erfolgreiches neues Jahr starten. 
Electromobility myth #2
A growing electric vehicle fleet will increase the electricity demand on power systems. But the total energy and peak power needed will not pose a problem.
Electromobility myth #2

Clearly, a growing electric vehicle (EV) fleet will increase the electricity demand on power systems. But the total energy and peak power needed will not pose a problem, thanks to the adoption of smart grids and progressively increasing electricity generation. 

Gradual effect

For example, studies show that a million additional EVs...
Umicore acquires YPhos ligand technology from Ruhr-Bochum University
Umicore‘s PMC is further expanding its cross-coupling catalyst portfolio by acquiring Ruhr-Bochum University’s YPhosTM ligands and catalysts technology.