Our dedicated team is committed to advancing the field of metallurgy, creating innovative solutions for the extraction and refinement of valuable metals that are the backbone of modern technology and industry.

Extractive metallurgy plays a critical role in harnessing the power of metals for countless applications, from electronics and transportation to sustainable energy solutions. At GeMMe, we believe that the future of industry and technology depends on our ability to extract and process metals efficiently, responsibly, and sustainably.

Our projects encompass a wide spectrum of research, from novel extraction methods to cutting-edge refining techniques, all aimed at optimizing the use of valuable metal resources and minimizing the environmental footprint of the metallurgical processes. Our multidisciplinary approach ensures that we leverage knowledge from various fields to tackle complex challenges effectively.

The work of our researchers in extractive metallurgy aim to reshape how we extract and refine metals, ensuring a sustainable supply for future generations.

Our projects

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2020 - 2024 (closed)

BaCLEM  

Bio-assisted Closed Loop Recycling for E-mobility Metals from waste PCBs and Li-Ion Batteries

Pan-European Project - ERA-MIN

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2012 - 2015 (Closed)

BIOLIX  

Bio-hydrometallurgical recovery of high technologies metals from waste electrical and electronic metals

Regional Project - Wallonia

Reverse Metallurgy Portfolio

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2020 - 2023 (closed)

CEBRA  

Integrated Circular Economy Business model for decoupling Europe from PGM supply

EU Project - EIT RawMaterials

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2021 - 2025 (ongoing)

ChemPGM  

Chemistry of Platinum Group Metals

EU Project - H2020

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2022 - 2026 (ongoing)

CISTEMEEC  

Development of industrial value chains, energy transition, electric mobility and circular economy

Batteries and Energy Products

Regional Project - Walloon Region

Reverse Metallurgy+ portfolio

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2021 - 2024 (Closed)

ECuME  

Circular Economy and Electric Mobility

Regional Project - Win2Wal

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2022 - 2025 (closed)

GEPI4REE  

Récupération et purification du Néodyme à partir de déchets électroniques

Regional Project - Win2Wal

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2019 - 2023 (closed)

Life PlasPLUS  

EU LIFE programme for Environment and Resource Efficiency

EU Project - LIFE Program

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2021 - 2025 (closed)

PEACOC  

Pre-commercial pilot for the efficient recovery of Precious Metals from European end-of-life resources with novel low-cost technologies.

EU Project - H2020

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2024 - 2028 (ongoing)

PERMANET  

Permanent Magnet Network for the European Transition

EU Horizon Project

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2022 - 2026 (ongoing)

PYROTECNIC  

Industrial pyrometallurgy and intelligent material preparation for the circular economy

Critical Metals

Reverse Metallurgy+ Portfolio

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2014 - 2019 (closed)

REEfine  

Recovery of Rare Earth Elements from End-of-Life permanents magnets

Wallon Region

Reverse Metallurgy Portfolio

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2022 - 2026 (ongoing)

REMADE  

Recycled Materials for Advanced Manufacturing Technologies

Design for Recycling

Reverse Metallurgy+ portfolio

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2022 - 2026 (ongoing)

RESiLEX  

Reducing the EU dependence on critical raw materials for solar panel production

EU Horizon Project

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