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What if the future of greensteel would be rather based on low temperature electrolysis without involving the costly side production of hydrogen and complex installation of a DRI, to reduce Iron Ore into Iron? Such a technology would have ZERO CO2 emission, reduced operational costs, a higher efficiency, 100% Iron purity simplifying the primary and secondary metallurgy processes. Well, in fact this technology exists already and is going to start on an industrial scale in 2027 through a collaboration between Arcelor Mittal and John Cockerill! https://lnkd.in/gG8252qE

🔋Elysis Technology: What is it ? and How is it changing the Aluminum Business? Elysis technology, developed by Alcoa and Rio Tinto, represents a significant advancement in aluminum production. This innovative process modifies the traditional smelting method by replacing carbon anodes with non-carbon anodes, resulting in a process that eliminates CO2 emissions. ▪️ "How Traditional Aluminum Smelting Works": The traditional aluminum smelting process, known as the Hall-Héroult process, has been in use since its invention in 1886. It involves dissolving aluminum oxide (Al2O3) in molten cryolite and subjecting it to electrolysis using carbon anodes. During this process, the carbon anodes react with oxygen to produce aluminum and carbon dioxide (CO2). ▪️"Benefits and Implementation": This modification offers several operational benefits. The inert anodes last significantly longer than traditional carbon anodes, reducing maintenance and replacement costs. It is believed that the Elysis process may potentially increase aluminum production capacity by approximately 15%, while reducing operating and maintenance costs. One of the major advantages of Elysis technology is its retrofit potential. Existing smelters can be upgraded to incorporate this technology without requiring a complete overhaul, making the transition more cost-effective and less disruptive. The first industrial-scale demonstration of Elysis technology is underway at Rio Tinto’s Alma smelter in Quebec, Canada. Full commercialization is expected by 2027. This project is supported by significant investments from Alcoa, Rio Tinto, the governments of Canada and Quebec. The Hall-Héroult process has been the backbone of aluminum production for over a century, and Elysis technology marks a significant change. #Elysis #Innovation #Elysis #Technology #Aluminum #Quebec #McClintockGroup

The global demand of battery metals will increase throughout the decade and their sustainable use will play an even more important role. To win and to process those metals needed for battery production, a certain number of process steps are required - from mining and processing the raw material to the sellable product. See how our Roxia Smart Filter Press can help the industry tackle those changes. #roxia #filtration #filtrationsolutions #batterymetals #batteryrecycling https://lnkd.in/dnx9syW4

👉 WATCH Corporate Deck Presentation 2024: https://lnkd.in/gFQgWVYe. Our CEO, Director & Founder, Dan Blondal, presented at Benchmark Mineral Intelligence's Giga USA 2024, emphasizing that change is imperative. Our patented One-Pot process brings about a change where cost-effectiveness and environmental stewardship go hand in hand. We must: ✅ Differentiate We can’t scale CAM to meet market projections by copying and pasting the way it’s done in Asia. We must collaborate and innovate to reduce our dependence on foreign-controlled materials and processes. ✅ Collaborate Nano One's strategic partnerships with industry leaders such as Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd., Rio Tinto, BASF, Umicore, and Worley mark a significant advancement towards establishing a fully North American supply chain, beginning with LFP CAM. ✅ Innovate Nano One’s patented One-Pot process streamlines manufacturing by combining the PCAM, CAM, and coating steps, thereby reducing waste, GHG emissions, CapEx, and OpEx. #NanoOne #BatteryInnovation #SulfateFreeCAM #LithiumIonBatteries #CleanEnergy #LFP #NMC #Batteries #CriticalMinerals #ElectricVehicles #EVs #SupplyChain #BatterySupplyChain $NANO $NNOMF

2025 TMS Meeting & Abstract Deadline The July 15th deadline is fast approaching to submit abstracts for the 2025 TMS meeting. Don’t miss the opportunity to attend what will be an excellent conference in Las Vegas from March 23-27, 2025. The Light Metals program will feature some additional symposia including two joint sessions with REWAS (Recycling and Waste Management) – Decarbonization and Sustainability in Primary Aluminum Processing and Recycling and Sustainability in Cast Shop Technology. The 5th Bauxite Residue and Valorization Conference is also being held concurrently with the TMS meeting. A joint Reduction/Electrode discussion session will share “lessons learned” from past problems faced by several industry participants. Vendor sessions are also being planned to give technology and equipment suppliers an opportunity to make presentations on some of their latest developments. Les Edwards, 2025 Light Metals Editor https://lnkd.in/gfFh-wyF

Several alternative aluminum smelting technologies have evolved over the years aimed at reducing the amount of energy consumption and GHG emissions during the Hall-Heroult process.  Several patents have been awarded to organizations and individuals on this subject. In our last post on the sustainability series, we talked about Inert Anode, One of the key technologies that have been able to mark notable achievements in reducing carbon emission per ton of aluminum production. Here is a copy of my paper “Carbon-Free Technology: Implications for Aluminum” presented during the 18th Annual Jacobs Consultancy Petcoke Conference in San Antonio, Texas on March 9, 2019. Some of the facts have been updated to resonate with recent developments. Retrofittable commercialization of the inert anode technology is still uncertain. No recent development status on performance has been made public Remember the time-tested “S curve” for technology development. As any “new” technology threatenes an “old” technology, “old” technology fights with a vengeance (to protect invested capital and people skills and interests) by continued performance enhancements to cut costs and increase efficiency, setting the bar higher and higher for “new” technology to compete. Just look at the Hall-Heroult for aluminum, Pidgeon process for Magnesiun, and copper , silicon and steel making processes and Kroll process for titanium. Market forces put humility for new process developers UC RUSAL #inertanode #lowcarbon #zerocarbon Marc Dupuis Benoit Verreault Beethika Biswas Usha Kesavan ELYSIS™ Rio Tinto Alcoa Norsk Hydro

NioCorp Launches Phased Approach to Commercial Production of Made-in-America Aluminum-Scandium Master Alloy

Did You Know? Niobium is primarily used in the production of steel, as it enhances the strength, toughness, and weldability of the material. This metal is crucial to the green energy revolution. Learn more about our niobium projects at niobaymetals.com

Interesting discussion about manufacturing low-CO2 magnesium (Mg) on Cleaning Up with Michael Liebreich. Mg production cost depends 70% on electricity so using cheap #renewables will make its price drop and substitute high-CO2 aluminium. According to Alex Grant, their “new generation of electrolytic process” can regulate load 50% down to match intermittent clean electricity production. The feedstock for magnesium is seawater or residue from processing other metals. Magnesium is commonly used in aeroplanes and racing car alloy wheels because Mg is about 30% lighter. Because of this, it substitutes aluminium when cost isn't an issue. Alex claims that his company Magrathea can bring the cost down thanks to innovation. They are aiming to produce 2 tons/year at the pilot plant and increase it 100x with the next plant.

METAL REFINING – METALLURGY – METAL RECYCLING : a key to sustainable and more sovereign European value chains  We, at A3M - Alliance des Minerais, Minéraux et Métaux , believe that a strong European #metalindustry is a cornerstone for resilient European industrial value chains. Demanding, but relevant, targets have been set under the #CRMA : notably in terms of #refining, #metallurgy and #recycling. European, and French companies, are ready to actively contribute. To best achieve this, our sector needs, among others : ▶ A wider scope in #strategicmetals and supply targets for 2040-2050 ▶ A robust #metaldiplomacy with adequate #partnerships and ambitious #ESGstandards ▶ Adequate #financing for projects ▶ A competitive #decarbonization and consistant regulation ▶ A #levelplayingfield vs imports ▶ Access to #EoL metal collection for recycling and strict control of metal wastes ▶ A system rewarding European companies active in decarbonization and CSR/ESG efforts in Public tenders ▶ Affordable low carbon #energy Minerals and metals sector is the upstream solution : let’s shape the future together. #A3M is member of Eurometaux (European Metals Association)