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AlSiCal Project @alsical_project

Towards a greener mineral and metal industry

Joined October 2019
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After 4.5 years, the AlSiCal project is coming to an end. On Monday, we had our last consortium meeting. Thank you to everyone who has worked hard over the past years towards our goal of making the minerals and metals industry greener. πŸ”πŸ”¨ #SustainableMining #RawMaterials
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We recently held the fruitful Latin America/Europe Workshop, uniting leaders from 15 institutions to explore cooperation opportunities for a more sustainable raw materials Industry. Read more: bit.ly/49e7xml
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We are excited to announce that a feasibility study for the AlSiCal project has been performed and analysed for three different process variations. Read more about this study in the article: ow.ly/jg6a50Qnlru #SustainableMining
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Let’s discover cooperation opportunities between Latin America and Europe for a more sustainable raw materials industry during our 30 January to 2 February workshop! Register now for this free, hybrid #workshop: eventbrite.es/e/cooperation-… #CriticalRawMaterials #SustainableMining
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AlSiCal conducted a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in collaboration with AdMiRIS, UNIZAR, and IFE. The assessment compared different configurations of the AlSiCal technology. In this article, you can read more about the LCA and its results: lnkd.in/ekejcc3K #SustainableMining
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On November 14th 2023, AlSiCal organised a free workshop to unveil the benefits of the EU-funded AlSiCal technology. Read in the article a short recap of the workshop! lnkd.in/e6g-jhzS #CriticalRawMaterials #SustainableMining
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This Winter Holidays, we celebrate the season's joy and the past year's collective dedication. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to a greener mineral and metal industry. Happy Holidays and a Prosperous New Year! πŸŒŸπŸŽ„ #SustainableMining
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Something exciting is coming... From 30 January to 2 February 2024, we will organise another workshop! We will explore cooperation opportunities between Latin America and Europe for a more sustainable raw materials industry. Stay tuned for more information! #SustainableMining
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This research paper explores the potential use of bauxite tailings as an alternative secondary resource for alumina production, with an aqueous HCl process technology. Read more: alsical.eu/wp-content/upload… #alumina #bauxite #SustainableMining
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Exciting update! 🌍 The University of Toulouse recently presented AlSiCal at ECCE 14 & ECAB 7. The talk covered 'Coupled modelling of calcite crystallization and reactive acid extraction in the context of effluent treatment in the mining industry.'
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Aalborg University held a workshop for AlSiCal partners on exploring scenarios and sustainability for change. We discussed wise management and sustainable implementation of AlSiCal technology. Read more: bit.ly/44kPlEv #SustainableMining
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AlSiCal was present at the EU-Latin America Convention on Raw Materials! The two regions' emphasis on shared sustainability values was central to the event, fostering cooperation for developing raw materials value chains. #SustainableMining
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Join us on June 15th to honor the women shaping the mining industry. This year's theme is "Equity in Mining is Everyone's Responsibility." Let's promote #GenderInclusion in #Mining for long-term sustainability. #IDWIM2023 #DiversityandInclusion @IntWiM
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TRL4 by IFE has developed a new technology to meet Europe's urgent need for key materials while reducing our environmental impact. The new process is economically competitive and environmentally advantageous compared to existing technologies. Read more: bit.ly/3qkOrJP
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With the new technology that has been developed and validated at TRL4 by IFE, #anorthosite can be transformed to ca. 50wt.% #silica, 25%wt. #Alumina and 25wt% calcium carbonate. Read more about the products below or in the article: bit.ly/3OefDUb #SustainableMining
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An article has been published on the social impacts of #bauxite #mining and refining. While environmental impacts have received more attention in academic studies, there has been a growing focus on social impacts in recent years. Read the article: bit.ly/3OEnk6A
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The EC proposed new measures to support a secure and sustainable supply of #CriticalRawMaterials. The Commission has also updated its #RawMaterials Information System, which includes AlSiCal under the EU-funded projects theme. See the latest measures: bit.ly/3JLUrkw
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🚜 In #agriculture, the precipitated #silica is used in pesticides, insecticides, and herbicides as the particle size is too fine and as an anti caking agent for powders due to its high adsorptive power. #CriticalRawMaterials #SustainableMining
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Precipitated silica finds its major uses in the manufacturing of electronic components. High growth in the global electronic market - driven by increasing demand for consumer electronics - is anticipated to drive demand for precipitated silica. #CriticalRawMaterials #electronics
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The AlSiCal consortium met again in Zaragoza this week. It was a pleasure seeing everyone. Let's keep building a greener mineral and metal industry in Europe! #AnnualMeeting #consortium #SustainableMining
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