Umicore

Umicore is a global group specializing in advanced materials and recycling. Located in Kokkola is a highly automated hydrometallurgical refinery. It is the largest cobalt refinery outside of China and a significant part of the European battery value chain as a manufacturer of cathode precursors. The cathode precursors refined in Kokkola are processed into active cathode materials at Umicore’s other cathode production facilities, which are then used in lithium-ion batteries, mobile devices, and electric vehicles. Safety and respect for the environment are always a priority, as is the ethical sourcing of raw materials, such as cobalt. We are the world’s first company to receive certification for responsible cobalt sourcing (RMI certification).