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.
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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 agenda
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:
- 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 first International Circular Hydrometallurgy Symposium (ICHS 2024), organised by SOLVOMET – KU Leuven’s Research and Innovation Centre for Circular Hydrometallurgy, will take place in Mechelen, Belgium, between 9-11 September.
Discover the ICHS 2024 programme
Various member projects of our Cluster Hub will organise a satellite event in conjuction with ICHS 2024 titled “Towards responsible mining and processing of energy-transition metals in Europe: A mere pipedream or a realistic opportunity?”.
The Raw Materials Summit is a call-to-action – a platform – for industry leaders, educators and innovative new talent to share their vision for a sustainable raw materials future. The aim is to raise awareness of the critical role of raw materials, exchange knowledge and break down the barriers that delay sustainable value chains.
The event will take place this year at The Egg Brussels, Rue Bara 175, 1070 Bruxelles, Belgium, between 14 and 16 May.
The transition to clean energy means changing how we identify, source, use and re-use raw materials. We are all dependent on a sustainable raw materials supply and need to play an active role in the creation and maintenance of a responsible raw materials sector.
- Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) and its impact
- Raw Materials Academy and our future workforce
- Changes to supply, demand and the latest trade policies
- Electrification through renewables – and nuclear
- Heightening mineral security for defense & space
- Three nations present minerals investment plans
- Looking beyond the EU’s existing strategic ties
- Responsible sourcing for the automotive sector
- The steel industry’s race to net zero
- Reputation management and mineral transparency
Join Europe’s metals industry on Thursday 18 April, for the launch of a quantifiable, six-part recipe for Europe to deliver Critical Raw Materials Act resilience by 2030. The event is hosted by Eurometaux.
High-level speakers will be debating where, how, and when the next European Commission and Parliament need to act with real ambition for getting Europe back in the global race for clean tech supply chains.
In a turbulent world of subsidies and geopolitics, Europe has to create a best-in-class “industrial kitchen”, so its strategic industries can not only survive, but also thrive – and prospects show potential to ensure European resilience.
Confirmed speakers include:
- Marek Balt, MEP
- Hildegard Bentele, MEP
- Kerstin Jorna, Director General, DG Grow
- Judith Kirton Darling, General Secretary, IndustriALL
- Sara Matthieu, MEP
- Evangelos Mytilineos, CEO Mytilineos
- Julia Poliscanova, Senior Clean Vehicles Director, Transport & Environment
- Peter Tom Jones, KU Leuven
The event will take place at the Autoworld, from 13:30 to 17:00 followed by a cocktail, with a possibility to attend remotely.
In-person places are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
RAWMINA and CRM-geothermal projects, both funded under the Horizon Europe programme and members of the Cluster Hub “Production of raw materials for batteries”, are organising a joint webinar on 12 March 2024, from 10:00 to 11:30 CET.
This collaborative effort embodies the spirit of innovation and cooperation driving European initiatives towards sustainable resource management. Both projects are at the forefront of developing cutting-edge technologies aimed at revolutionising critical raw materials (CRM) extraction methodologies. Utilising advanced techniques such as adsorption and other innovative separation methods, RAWMINA and CRM-geothermal are redefining possibilities in critical raw materials recovery from mine waste and geothermal fluids.
The webinar serves as a platform to delve into the intersecting realms of RAWMINA and CRM-geothermal, facilitating an exchange of insights and discoveries.
Key objectives:
- Sharing Research Insights: Presenting initial research findings and milestones achieved by both projects, offering valuable insights into the evolving landscape of CRM extraction technologies.
- Engaging with the Public: Fostering dialogue and knowledge exchange with stakeholders, academia, industry experts, and the public to cultivate a collective understanding of the challenges and opportunities in CRM extraction.
- Exploring Collaborative Opportunities: Discovering synergies and forging pathways for collaboration with other initiatives like the Cluster Hub and the Raw Materials Helix
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