October 28, 2026
Umicore says its Precious Metals Chemistry business supplies specialized catalysts and reagents used in synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), a sector it links to the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry…
Umicore highlights manganese’s central role in steelmaking, EV batteries and industrial catalysis, noting that around 90% of refining capacity, particularly for battery-grade high-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate (HPMSM), is concentrated in…
September 17, 2026
Umicore describes ruthenium as a scarce platinum group metal, mined at roughly 25 tonnes annually as a by-product of platinum and palladium. The company says it is one of the…
September 15, 2026
Umicore has introduced Geert Olbrechts, its Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President Recycling, who outlines the company’s focus on recycling, advanced materials and low-carbon technologies. He highlights the Precious…