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Umicore announces changes to its Management Board
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Umicore Q1 update on trading conditions and outlook
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Umicore publishes 2022 Integrated Annual Report
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Circularity for critical metals
Circularity for critical metals
Circularity, where materials are given a new life repeatedly and are kept within the economy, is an essential differentiating factor in the way we do business. We work every day to create high-tech, sustainable advanced materials to tackle societal challenges, and turn waste into value at every turn.
Mobility transformation
Mobility transformation
We are moving further and faster to accelerate the global transition to carbon free mobility. Thanks to our expertise in clean mobility materials and recycling technologies, we are able to guide you through your company’s transformation journey, from start to finish.
Growing need for advanced materials
Growing need for advanced materials
We have what it takes to develop the next generation of sustainable advanced materials ensuring that they are used again and again. They represent the future but with a foothold firmly in the here and now. Together with our cutting-edge technologies, we support the transition to a green and digital economy. Wherever your sustainable plan aims to take you, know that we are with you every step of the way.
Materials for a better life
Umicore is a leading circular materials technology company with an extensive expertise in the fields of material science, chemistry and metallurgy. Our overriding goal of sustainable value creation is based on the ambition to develop, produce and recycle materials in a way that fulfils our mission: "materials for a better life". Which is why we are now more than ever determined to leverage our unique position and mutually reinforcing portfolio of activities to accelerate the global transformation of mobility, respond to the growing need for advanced materials, and contribute to the pursuit of a global circular economy.
We RISE today to transform tomorrow.
Between now and 2030, our ambition is to be a true transformation partner for our customers, guiding them on their journey towards sustainability and circularity.
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Selenium
Did you know that selenium is among the rarest elements on the surface of our planet? Even rarer than silver! Selenium is a non-metallic chemical element that occurs naturally in the environment in a number of inorganic forms, but these minerals are rare. In 1873 it was discovered that exposing selenium to light increases its electrical conductivity. This property allows it to be used in photoelectric cells.more info