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The Battery Show Europe
Meet battery manufacturers, suppliers, engineers, thought leaders and decision-makers for a conference and battery tech expo focused on the latest developments in the advanced battery and automotive industries. Visit website
Germanium Services
Umicore has unique pyro and hydro metallurgical processes to refine and recycle a wide variety of germanium-containing concentrates, solids, cakes, slurries and solutions. With the Umicore focus on sustainability, we have invested heavily in the R&D of our recycling processes the last couple of years and as a result, more than 50% of our supply...
Mixed Carboxylate - VALIREX Co 6 Zr 9 D60
Mixed Carboxylate - VALIREX SIL 413 D60
Queer at Umicore
It all started back in October of 2021 when we invited KLIQ – advocates of LGBTQIA+ – to give a webinar called 'Diversity in orientations and gender identities'. The purpose: correct assumptions, bring the LGBTQIA+ community closer and to make a safe workplace for all. But what we got, was so much more than that. We proudly present: the inspiring...
Umicore signs long-term agreement with Terrafame for the supply of sustainable low carbon nickel
Umicore has signed a long-term agreement with Terrafame Ltd. for the supply of low carbon, sustainable high-grade nickel sulphate.
Exceptionally high concentrations of lead in fine particulate matter near Umicore's Hoboken site

On March 1 and 5, 2024, exceptionally high concentrations of lead in fine particulate matter were measured close to Umicore's Hoboken site. The cause of these high levels may have been road works where unexpectedly a bed of historical residual metallurgical products was encountered. The Healthcare Department does not expect acute...
Umicore accelerates European E-Mobility with Nysa Gigafactory
In 2022, we took a landmark step with our first battery materials gigafactory in Nysa, confirming our front-runner position in this fast-growing market.
Full Year Results 2020
Umicore announces record results and prepares for CEO succession Record earnings in unprecedented conditions

Despite the severe disruption brought by the COVID-19 pandemic in its end-markets, Umicore posted its strongest financial performance ever, boosted by an exceptional PGM price environment. This underscores Umicore’s resilience and...
Umicore publishes Integrated Annual Report 2020
Rising to the challenges  

“Despite the severe disruption brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, Umicore posted its strongest financial performance ever in 2020. This reflects the merits of our strategy as well as a stellar performance in Recycling, which was boosted by an exceptional price environment in platinum group metals, and the...
If I can do it, everyone can!
Read more about "Climbing for Life", a sporting event that supports organizations helping diabetes and lung disease patients but also promotes research.
Umicore Battery Recycling
Umicore, 15+ years of battery recylcing expertise, is in a unique position to meet the needs of automotive manufacturers and the wider EV supply chain.