Euromines has launched the first episode of its vodcast series on the topic of Europe’s raw materials conundrum. Episode 1 features SIM² KU Leuven’s Peter Tom Jones. A 40-minute conversation about responsible mining, refining and recycling. About...
The full programme for ICHS 2024 (First International Symposium on Circular Hydrometallurgy, Mechelen, Belgium, 9-11 September 2024) is available. Early-bird registration deadline is 15 June 2024. Full programme: https://ichs2024.cirmet.eu/programme/ Register here:...
The full version of the SIM² KU Leuven documentary “Europe’s Mining Renaissance, a Catalyst for Climate Neutrality” has now been released. This 46-minute film addresses Europe’s quest to responsibly mine the energy-transition metals that are needed to manufacture the...
In the framework of the H2020 MSCA-ETN SULTAN project (https://etn-sultan.eu/), researchers from VITO and KU Leuven collaborated on a project aimed at developing an innovative solvometallurgical leaching method for extracting lead from zinc calcine and zinc leaching...
In April 2024, the European Commission’s Critical Raw Materials Act is expected to become official law. The Act sets key benchmarks for diversifying Europe’s critical and strategic raw materials supply chains, so that Europe becomes less dependent on a few third...
On March 27, 2024, a new documentary entitled “Europe’s Mining Renaissance”, will premiere in Leuven during the DOCVILLE film festival. After the film a high-level panel discussion will take place, featuring Ia Modin, Julia Poliscanova, Nick Meynen,...
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