Umicore ist Teil eines Konsortiums aus deutschen Weltmarktführern und Marktteilnehmern aus Industrie und Wissenschaft, das heute den offiziellen Start des "Battery Pass"-Projekts bekannt gab. Zur feierlichen Übergabe des Zuwendungsbescheids an das Konsortium lud der parlamentarische Staatssekretär beim Bundesministerium für...

Umicore and Automotive Cells Company (ACC – a joint company between Stellantis, Mercedes-Benz and TotalEnergies together with its subsidiary Saft) have signed a long-term strategic supply agreement for EV (electric vehicle) cathode materials in Europe. Umicore will supply ACC’s future large-scale European battery plants[1] with next...

“Take-make-dispose” is out of fashion. People are increasingly concerned about the environment and want to save materials, reduce pollution and eliminate waste. This means consuming differently by keeping products and materials in use for as long as possible, which is where recycling plays a crucial role.

Old cell phones are a valuable source of raw materials. By recycling and reusing the metals from these devices, we can reduce our ecological footprint and contribute to a sustainable planet.  Over the past decades, the cell phone has evolved from rare to indispensable. The number of cell phone users has increased exponentially...