Skip to main content
European Commission logo print header

effiCient mineral processing and Hydrometallurgical RecOvery of by-product Metals from low-grade metal contaIning seCondary raw materials

Objetivo

Europe is faced with the challenge of sustaining a secure supply of by-product metals, which play a fundamental role in the competitiveness of the manufacturing sector and innovations in high-tech sectors. To loosen the growth restrictions imposed by the inflexible supply from primary mining, alternative sources for these metals must be explored. At the same time a wealth of metals is entrapped within the vast amounts of secondary resources still being landfilled or used in applications where their intrinsic value is not fully utilized. To unlock the potential of these resources, a radically new approach to metal recovery must be deployed. Crucial factor within this new value chain is the zero-waste approach, which captures not only the contained metals but also valorises the residual matrix (often >95% of the bulk material). Such an approach requires the development of innovative, highly selective metal recovery technologies that fully capture the metal-value without impairing the properties of the residual matrix material for valorisation.
CHROMIC aims to develop such new recovery processes for critical (Cr, Nb) and economically valuable (Mo, V) by-product metals from secondary resources, based on the smart integration of enhanced pre-treatment, selective alkaline leaching and highly selective metal recovery across the value chain. An overarching assessment of the related economic, environmental and health and safety aspects will be carried out in an iterative way to ensure that the developed technologies meet the requirements of the circular economy whilst being in line with current market demand. The technology will be developed for two models streams (stainless steel slags and ferrochrome slags) with the potential of replication to numerous industrial residues across Europe. Involvement of society from early on will smooth the path towards implementation, so that the CHROMIC processes can contribute to securing Europe’s supply of critical raw materials.

Convocatoria de propuestas

H2020-SC5-2016-2017

Consulte otros proyectos de esta convocatoria

Convocatoria de subcontratación

H2020-SC5-2016-OneStageB

Régimen de financiación

RIA - Research and Innovation action

Coordinador

VLAAMSE INSTELLING VOOR TECHNOLOGISCH ONDERZOEK N.V.
Aportación neta de la UEn
€ 1 170 877,50
Dirección
BOERETANG 200
2400 Mol
Bélgica

Ver en el mapa

Región
Vlaams Gewest Prov. Antwerpen Arr. Turnhout
Tipo de actividad
Research Organisations
Enlaces
Coste total
€ 1 170 877,50

Participantes (11)