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      Notice of ordinary and special shareholders’ meetings - Announcement of a change to the Board

      Umicore invites its shareholders to the ordinary and special shareholders’ meetings which will be held on Thursday 25 April 2019 at 17:00 at its registered office in Brussels.

      Umicore publishes integrated report 2018

      Umicore - the materials technology and recycling group – today published its 2018 Annual report. The report provides an integrated view of Umicore’s progress in reaching its Horizon 2020 goals of becoming a leader in clean mobility materials and…

      Transparency notification by Norges Bank

      In accordance with article 14, § 1 of the law of 2 May 2007 on disclosure of major holdings Norges Bank has notified Umicore on 7 March 2019 that on 6 March 2019 it has crossed the statutory threshold of 3% downwards, holding 2.99% of Umicore's…

      Acquisition of own shares

      On the basis of Article 207 of the Royal Decree of 30 January 2001, as amended on 22 December 2016, implementing the Belgian Companies Code, Umicore announces the following share buy-back transactions on the regulated market Euronext Brussels.

      Electrocatalytic layers increase safety and yield in wafer plating

      Electroplating

      Soluble anodes change lateral dimension, because they dissolve during operation – titanium or stainless steel cathodes do not conduct electricity as optimally as for example platinum-coated cathodes. Both have an impact on consistently good plating…

      Renewed ISO Certification

      Electroplating

      In February, an audit for the certifications ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and BS OHSAS 18001 was successfully carried out. These are globally recognized standards in the areas of quality, environmental and occupational safety management. We have been ISO…

      Acquisition of own shares

      On the basis of Article 207 of the Royal Decree of 30 January 2001, as amended on 22 December 2016, implementing the Belgian Companies Code, Umicore announces the following share buy-back transactions on the regulated market Euronext Brussels.

      Acquisition of own shares

      On the basis of Article 207 of the Royal Decree of 30 January 2001, as amended on 22 December 2016, implementing the Belgian Companies Code, Umicore announces the following share buy-back transactions on the regulated market Euronext Brussels.

      Umicore partners with ABB FIA Formula E Championship to implement battery recycling program

      The ABB FIA Formula E Championship has today announced a new partnership with Umicore - the Belgian materials technology and recycling group - as official battery recycling partner, to recycle the lithium-ion battery units and cells used during the…

      Transparency notification by Norges Bank

      In accordance with article 14, § 1 of the law of 2 May 2007 on disclosure of major holdings Norges Bank has notified Umicore on 13 February 2019 that on 12 February 2019 it has crossed the statutory threshold of 3% downwards for direct voting…

      Umicore reaches Horizon 2020 targets two years ahead of schedule and reaffirms upside potential

      Umicore is delivering on its strategy to be the undisputed leader in clean mobility materials and recycling, with its offering of product and process technologies, combined with its closed loop approach and sustainable supply. As part of this…

      Umicore Electroplating wins Umicore Award

      Electroplating

      In November, the Umicore Awards were presented for the first time in Brussels. This internal award honors teams and individuals of the Umicore Group for excellent work in product innovation, process breakthroughs, landing a big contract, and safety…

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