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⏰ 9 AM – 12:15 Brussels time
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How can the RESPECT project help bridge the gap between the ambitions of the Critical Raw Materials Act [CRMA] and the practical realities of creating a secure, sustainable, and circular European Li-ion battery manufacturing industry?
The event aims to explore the challenges and opportunities presented by the Circular Economy Regulation on Materials for the Li-ion battery sector and to discuss the innovative solutions developed by the RESPECT project for sustainable and efficient Li-ion battery recycling, with a focus on translating findings into policy recommendations and fostering collaboration among stakeholders.
The RAWMINA Final Conference is an event focusing on the recovery of Critical Raw Materials (CRM) from mine waste within a circular economy framework. This two-day conference, held between 22 and 23 October, at the Casa de la Convalescència, Hospital Sant Pau in Barcelona, Spain, brings together leading researchers, industry experts, policymakers, and innovators to explore cutting-edge advancements in CRM recovery.
What to expect
- Tech Deep-dive Sessions
- Round Table Discussions
- Early Researchers’ Symposium
- Matchmaking Sessions & Funding Opportunities Workshops
- Clustering Sessions
This conference is a must-attend for anyone interested in groundbreaking CRM-recovery technologies, sustainable mining practices, or networking with key industry players.
Registrations are open until 8 October. Secure your spot now!
Date: 9 September 2024
Format: Online [via Microsoft Teams, access link]
Time: 9:00 am to 13:00 pm (CEST)
Special feature: A virtual tour of the LIFE DRONE plant
Participation is free of charge
The application of batteries has been steadily increasing over the past two decades driven by the growing market of consumer electronics. Electrodes materials including strategic or critical raw materials such as graphite, cobalt, nickel and manganese, which account for more than 50% of the battery cost, need to be recovered from EU resources and recycled into the batteries manufacturing chain to reduce the environmental impact and prevent the dispersion of hazardous elements into the environment. A major bottleneck hindering the recovery of batteries materials at large scale today is the elevated cost of implemented recycling processes, such as pyro and hydrometallurgical recycling.
The LIFE DRONE project aims to demonstrate a novel recycling route for different end-of-life (EoL) lithium-ion battery (LIB) types showing significantly lower processing cost and better environmental impact as compared to the alternative state of the art (SoA) processes.
Having reached the final stages of the project, LIFE DRONE is inviting interested stakeholders to participate at the final conference, providing the results and the outcomes of the actions carried out by the project during almost four years of research:
- Design and construction of a mobile plant to perform the synthesis of the Nickel, Manganese and Cobalt (NMC) oxide
- Process demonstration
- Validation of produced materials by preparation of 10 Li-ion cells (capacity 10-20 Ah)
- Evaluation of the process economic feasibility
- Life cycle assessment of the proposed recycling route
- Elaboration of a replicability plan in a different EU member state
- Elaboration of a business plan large scale industrial application
The conference will feature presentations on the project outcomes, discussions on the impact of drone technology on environmental monitoring, and opportunities for Q&A with the team of experts. The conference will also include a virtual tour of the LIFE DRONE plant.
“Essential, Responsible, Made in Eu: Industrial Minerals at the Heart of the New Industrial Deal“
IMA-Europe – the European Industrial Minerals Association – invites you to its 2024 Conference!
• November 7th, 2024
• Sofitel Hotel in Brussels, Belgium
This one-day event will be a deep dive into the essential role of industrial minerals in providing sustainable solutions to enable green and digital transition and highlighting the benefits of domestic supply of industrial minerals for a resilient and competitive EU industry.
Join industry leaders, policymakers, and experts for a day of engaging discussions, insightful presentations, and valuable networking opportunities.
Participation to these events is free of charge but require registration.
© visual: IMA-Europe
Back in 2022, the clustering workshop “Production of Raw Material for Batteries from European Sources” led to what we hope will be long-lasting synergies and collaborations between research and industry – the Cluster Hub.
There is no better day than today, the International Day of Friendship, to show the world our collaborative community with the same mission – to foster the knowledge necessary to drive a more sustainable and circular production of raw materials for the European battery industry.
The projects’ association aims not only to provide general information on technological progress, but also to address new challenges, such as:
- The high cost of resources exploration activities.
- The geological uncertainty.
- The optimisation of the processing and refining technologies for the upgrading of minerals and metals from side streams and industrial waste streams.
On the occasion of the International Day of Friendship, Nader Akil, EU Business Operations Manager at PNO Innovation N.V., and the initiator of the Cluster HUB concept, said: “In the spirit of International Day of Friendship, I am proud to celebrate the commitment to collaboration fostered by the Cluster HUB. Our collective efforts within the EU context exemplify the power of partnership in driving innovation and sustainability in the battery sector. And we strongly believe that this dynamic research and industry exchange can provide support to the current policy context. Together, we are not only addressing critical challenges but also paving the way for a sustainable and economically vibrant future for Europe through reinforced partnership and mutual growth.”
The Cluster HUB currently encompasses approximately 100 organisations driving the production and recycling of raw materials for battery applications from primary and secondary resources and covering the entire value chain of the battery production.
Monday, 09 September 2024, members of the Cluster Hub “Production of raw materials for batteries from European resources”, namely ENICON, EXCEED, AVANTIS, LITHOS and CICERO will organise one session in conjunction with International Circular Hydrometallurgy Symposium (ICHS 2024). The event is titled: “Towards responsible mining and processing of energy-transition metals in Europe: A mere pipedream or a realistic opportunity?” and will be held as satellite event of the main event ICHS 2024.
Download the Cluster tentative agendaÂ
During this event, which is organised before the start of the ICHS 2024, a round-table discussion with representatives from different entities (EU, academia, research institutions, industry, SMEs, NGOs etc.) will be held to shed light on social license to operate (SLO) issues (in particular with respect to the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) target to endorse and fast-track “Strategic Projects”), inform society about the requirements of the green energy transition, the responsibility of the mining industry to manage its impacts and identify the most critical aspects to fundamentally transform society’s trust in mining.
Immediately after its M24 Consortium meeting, the LiCORNE project will co-organise the first edition of the Symposium on Direct Lithium Extraction (SDLE). The event is hosted between 17 and 18 October 2024 by Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT).
This symposium will delve into the latest advancements and innovative technologies in the field of direct lithium extraction (DLE), fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange to drive forward this critical sector.
Topical Overview:Â
- Liquid / solid Li extraction technologies
- Membrane & precipitation technologies
- Conversion to battery
- Electrochem. Li extraction & Desalination Technologies
- Concentration & Purification of Li-brines
The symposium will feature additional
- industry sessions
- poster sessions, where interested parties can submit abstracts
On 11 July 2024, in Stuttgart, take part in this pioneering, industry leading event dedicated to electric vehicle batteries, where material, battery, OEM and recycling leaders explore future recycling trends, innovations and disruptive technologies shaping the future of emobility.
Electric Vehicle Battery Recycling Summit equips industry leaders with the knowledge and partnerships essential for sustainable success. Explore state-of-the-art technologies and pioneering methods that optimize recycling processes, enhance efficiency, and promote environmental responsibility. Stay ahead of the curve and ensure your operations excel in the rapidly advancing field of EV battery recycling.
Explore cutting-edge solutions and innovations designed to enhance the sustainability of electric vehicles, extract greater value from battery waste, and foster the transition toward a more circular battery economy.
The Horizon Europe projects EXCEED and ENICON, members of Cluster Hub for “Production of raw materials for batteries from European Resources”, co-organise  a joint  capacity building webinar on 21 June.  The webinar targets postgraduate students, as well as early-stage researchers.
Four lectures will be given by Priyadharshini Perumal (UOulu), Fernando Prado Araujo (KU Leuven), Daniel Monfort Climent (BRGM), and Ruben Snellings (KU Leuven), who are experts in their fields.
Interested parties are invited to register here before 19/06/2024.
The registered participants will receive an email with the workshop’s Zoom link.
The LIFE DRONE project aims to develop an innovative process for recycling lithium-ion batteries, thus contributing to a more sustainable management of the waste generated by these energy storage solutions that reach the end of their life.
The project coordinator recently launched an online survey to assess the potential interest audiences might have in recycling processes. Additionally, the interest spans also towards understanding the impact brought by the adoption and implementation of battery recycling processes at individual and community scales.
Every contribution is anonymous and can become helpful in guiding future activities such as the ones initiated by the LIFE DRONE project. The project’s coordination team is very grateful for all inputs. Filling in this survey takes 3 minutes.
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