Following the success of ICHS2024, which welcomed more than 150 participants from 35 research institutions around the world, SOLVOMET R&I Centre is pleased to announce the second edition of the symposium: ICHS2026. The 2nd International Circular Hydrometallurgy Symposium will take place in Mechelen, Belgium, from 2 to 4 September 2026. As in the previous edition, the symposium […]

Europe’s path to climate neutrality depends on critical minerals (lithium, rare earths, nickel, cobalt), which are all increasingly being weaponised in today's World of Fortresses (dixit Mark Carney). This situation is further exacerbated as a result of (another) war in the Middle East. While recycling and circularity are essential, they cannot fully meet the scale […]

The webinar will explore key topics in hydrometallurgy through two high-level expert presentations: The Lindy Effect in Hydrometallurgy - Prof. Koen Binnemans (KUL) (11:00-12:00 CET) The presentation discusses why established hydrometallurgical technologies remain dominant and why the adoption of new approaches can be challenging. This concept explains industrial hesitation to adopt, as capital-intensive projects favor […]