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Umicore completes acquisition of cobalt refining and cathode precursor activities in Finland

Umicore announced today that it has completed the acquisition of the cobalt refining and cathode precursor activities in Kokkola, Finland, from Freeport Cobalt for an amount of $ 203 million on a debt and cash free basis (including approximately $ 50 million of net working capital). All regulatory clearances in relation to the transaction have...
Umicore completes acquisition of cobalt refining and cathode precursor activities in Finland

Umicore announced today that it has completed the acquisition of the cobalt refining and cathode precursor activities in Kokkola, Finland, from Freeport Cobalt for an amount of $ 203 million on a debt and cash free basis (including approximately $ 50 million of net working capital). All regulatory clearances in relation to the transaction have...
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Umicore and the University of Applied Sciences in Nysa intensify their cooperation as part of the newly created ‘Sustainable Engineering’ specialization degree
Umicore is delighted to cooperate with the college in Nysa and contribute to the development of technical skills of young engineers in the Opolskie region.
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Five new product sheets for electroforming with wax and metal mandrels
Umicore Electroplating strengthens its market activities in electroforming. For this purpose, the company has launched five new product sheets. These inform on two pages as a PDF on the advantages and application possibilities, as well as technical characteristics and processing options. The new short descriptions provide details on ARGUNA® 621...
Umicore recorded solid Q1 performance, anticipates limited direct impact from current tariffs and reconfirms 2025 adj. EBITDA guidance for the Group
We performed strongly in the first quarter of the year, demonstrating the quality of our foundation businesses.
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Umicore shares details on cost saving measures and pauses construction of its battery materials plant in Canada
ユミコアは電池材料事業戦略見直しの一環として、既存工場の稼働率を最大化することを優先し、カナダオンタリオ州の電池材料工場建設一時停止を継続することを決定しました。戦略見直しは継続して行われ、次回のCapital Markets Dayで最新情報を発表する予定です。カナダ工場建設一時停止の継続の決定は、顧客と緊密に連携しながら行われました。北米市場向けハイニッケルカソード活性材料のAESC社との長期契約については、韓国のCheonan工場から供給されます。ユミコアは工場建設のためにカナダおよびオンタリオ政府から受けられる財政支援をまだ利用していませんが、建設再開の折には同条件下でこれら財政及び雇用支援を利用することができます。 加えて、...
Umicore and ENGIE sign a long-term PPA to supply renewable electricity to Umicore’s cathode materials plant in Poland

ENGIE and global materials technology group Umicore have entered into a long-term corporate Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to supply Umicore’s greenfield plant with renewable electricity in Nysa, Poland. It will be the first plant in Europe to produce cathode materials, key ingredients of rechargeable Li-ion batteries for electric...
Umicore and ENGIE sign a long-term PPA to supply renewable electricity to Umicore’s cathode materials plant in Poland
The first cathode materials plant in EU will be carbon neutral as of the start of production. An important step in our race to net zero GHG emissions by 2035.
Continued improvements and green zone to allow for sustainable co-existence between the Hoboken site and its neighbors

The Umicore site in Hoboken is one of the world’s largest precious metals refiners. Managing the risks associated with metals processed in its flowsheet has always been a priority. 

Umicore has already made significant environmental improvement over the last 40 years and continues to invest € 25 million per annum to...