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Metals And Mining Review: Specials Magazine
HBT GmbH’s roots lie in the longwall mining industry, dating back to the early days of mechanised mining in the 1800s. Over the past two centuries, the company has driven innovation and performance, shaped by a series of industry leaders—notably Hauhinco, DBT and Caterpillar. In 1908, Hauhinco established itself in Germany as a trusted manufacturer of pneumatic tools. DBT, renowned as a technology leader, brought over two centuries of experience in mechanising and automating the coal industry. DBT’s innovations, including the armoured face conveyor and coal plow were pivotal in the development of modern longwall mining. Caterpillar Global Mining also boasts a rich engineering heritage and mining industry experience, with impressive industrial manufacturing capabilities, cutting-edge technology, and advanced supply chain systems. Through the seamless integration of these elements, HBT has positioned itself for the future as a powerful, fully integrated mining technology provid...Read more
Lead Recycling Solutions
Metal recycling is an essential process to preserve natural resources and a more economically viable way to use metals. However, lead, and metal recycling can be considered a public health concern as the recycling industry is usually associated with a high level of occupational exposure and environmental emissions. Protection of the environment and workers’ health are the most important challenges of the secondary lead industry. Also, it is expected that government regulations regarding waste management and exhausted lead acid batteries disposal will become even more severe over the next few years. This is where STC Italy comes in. The Italian Engineering Procurement & Construction Management (EPCM) company designs and supplies a full range of plants, services, and engineering solutions in the field of batteries recycling, lead production, as well as water and wastewater treatment for the battery industry. It provides the design and construction of complete recycling plants or single plant units (battery breaking and separation, smelting, and refining) with different options, from EPCM to turnkey projects. The desulphurization of lead paste and, in particular, the innovative U4Lead process by STC leads to a more drastic reduction of the environmental impact while increasing the productivity of the subsequent lead paste smelting operations. ...Read more
Acid Management and Metal Recycling
Scanacon provides innovative and sustainable metal recycling and acid management solutions for the stainless steel, special metals, and titanium industries. The firm has made a name for itself by giving metal and alloy producers a sustainable recycling approach that reduces carbon dioxide emissions and landfills. Its services include solids filtration, acid-metal separation, and analysis to enhance productivity, quality, safety, and environmental benefits for its customers. The technology, knowledge, and expertise brought by Scanacon enable producers of stainless steel, speciality alloys, titanium, and zirconium to achieve efficient and cost-effective metal recycling and acid management processes. The cutting-edge equipment provided by Scanacon allows for the continuous removal of dissolved metal contaminants, facilitating the indefinite reuse of finishing solutions. Clients dramatically reduce the volume of acid purchased and toxic substances produced; this contributes to attractive ROIs. “We take great pride in providing our customers with high-quality equipment and exceptional services. Our worldwide global support network ensures smooth operations and uninterrupted performance,” says Karl Holmqvist, CEO of Scanacon. Scanacon plans on contributing to the circular economy by recycling metals from pickling acids and incorporating them back into the steelmaking process once its metal recycling process is in place. This will also help in reducing nitrates discharged to the environment. It operates in a complex landscape where sustainability concerns drive innovation and changes in production processes. ...Read more
Thermal Engineering and Refractory Solutions
Insertec was founded more than four decades ago with a singular goal: to improve existing industrial processes. Today, the company has become a household name, adapting to the demands of the industrial heat sector by manufacturing top-notch equipment and refractory materials. “At Insertec, we don’t just sell equipment; we sell solutions that align with our clients’ needs and budget,” says José Ignacio Sesma, General Manager at Insertec. Insertec’s aluminium recycling plant projects start with a basic study of the type and volume of scrap that enters the plant. The company then defines what value-added products it can obtain, always considering the latest market trends to ensure the highest return on investment. Its engineering department oversees a variety of production processes, as well as the metallurgy of aluminium, offering complete solutions based on cutting-edge technology. Focusing on robotics and digitalization, Insertec has made progress in terms of process safety, stability, and profitability and is moving towards self-managed plants. ...Read more
CXO INSIGHTS
Recycling -The True Pathway Towards a Circular Aluminium Industry
Serge Gaudin, Director Automotive Operations, Sierre&Nachterstedt, Novelis
Urban Mining Creates A More Sustainable Automotive Battery Supply Chain
Dorothea “Thea” Soule, Chief Commercial Officer ,Ecobat
Enabling a Remote Controlled Mining
Marius Van Tonder, IT Infrastructure Manager, Fraser Alexander
Sustainable Steel Production through Circular Economy and Technological Advancements
Slavko Kanalec, CTO, SIJ Group
Green Transformation Reshapes The Steel Industry Worldwide
Dr. Alexander Fleischanderl, Chief Technology Officer, Primetals Technologies
Towards a Sustainable Precious Metals Industry
Mark Loveridge, Business Unit Director - Precious Metals Recovery, The Royal Mint
Innovating Metal Performance and Manufacturing for Continued Mining Excellence
Jian Zhou, Ph.D., Corporate R&T Metallurgy Manager, Cummins [NYSE: CMI]
Water Management in Mining Fluid Solutions
Luke Opray, Senior Engineering Manager, Clough
Digital Transformation and GenAI in Empowering the Mining Sector
Mauricio Hidalgo, Director, IT, SSR Mining
Precision and Performance: Upholding Quality in Sheet Metal Installation Services
Joffrion Beasley, Quality Control Director, Chamberlin Roofing & Waterproofing
IN FOCUS
The Crucial Role of Metal Recycling in Sustainable Practices
Recycling metal conserves resources, reduces energy consumption, and minimizes environmental harm, offering an essential solution for a sustainable future.
Energy Conservation Through Metal Recycling
This is because metal products can undergo recycling multiple times, which helps to avoid their buildup in landfills. Metal recycling is an essential method for conserving energy.
EDITORIAL
The Future of Sustainable Metal Recycling
The rising demand for non-ferrous metals across industries, from construction to electronics, has amplified the importance of efficient recycling. Technological advancements are transforming non-ferrous metal recycling by improving metal recovery, reducing waste and cutting down energy consumption. Innovations such as automated sorting systems and enhanced refining techniques are boosting recycling efficiency, making it easier to reuse valuable metals while minimising environmental harm.
Reports highlight that the non-ferrous metal recycling market size, valued at $150 billion in 2023, is projected to reach $252 billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 6.1 percent.
Fuelling this growth are next-generation technologies that are elevating industry standards. Advanced sorting technologies such as X-ray fluorescence, eddy current separators and optical systems now enable precise separation, significantly improving the efficiency and purity of recovered metals. Hydrometallurgical processes like leaching and bioleaching offer energy-efficient alternatives to traditional smelting, using solutions and microbes to extract metals with reduced environmental impact. AI and robotics are streamlining operations, using automated systems to identify, sort and handle metals with greater accuracy and safety than ever before.
This edition of Metals and Mining Review Europe delves into these groundbreaking developments, highlighting their impact on key industry trends. It features insights from Serge Gaudin, director automotive operations, Sierre&Nachterstedt at Novelis who stresses that closed loop aluminium recycling is essential for maximizing the value of recycled material and achieving a truly circular, low-carbon aluminium industry. Andreas Frehn, director Technology & innovation and technical marketing EMEA at Materion, emphasises that advancing high performance and sustainable materials is essential to driving innovation across global megatrends like clean energy, advanced mobility and connectivity.
The magazine also features Siegfried Jacob Metallwerke, a leader in non-ferrous metal recycling that transforms industrial residues into high purity, sustainable metal products through advanced pyrometallurgical, hydrometallurgical and mechanical processes.
We hope this edition provides you with valuable insights, reflecting the latest trends and innovations that are shaping the future of the industry.
