Umicore Joins Forces with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Critical Materials Innovation Hub

Umicore is proud to announce its partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Critical Materials Innovation Hub (CMI Hub). This collaboration marks a significant step forward in our commitment to advancing sustainable and secure supply chains for critical materials essential to clean energy technologies.

The CMI Hub, established in 2013 and led by Ames National Laboratory, is a multidisciplinary effort dedicated to addressing the challenges associated with critical materials. By bringing together scientists and engineers from diverse disciplines, the Hub focuses on innovative solutions across the materials life cycle, including mineral processing, manufacturing, substitution, efficient use, and circular economy practices.

Umicore will contribute its expertise in critical materials recycling to support the Hub’s mission of reducing the impact of supply chain disruptions and price fluctuations. This partnership will enable us to collaborate with leading national laboratories, universities, and industry partners to develop holistic solutions to the materials challenges facing our nation.

“We are thrilled to join the Critical Materials Innovation Hub and work alongside some of the brightest minds in the field. This partnership aligns perfectly with our goals of fostering innovation and sustainability in the critical materials sector.”

Jeff Koch, Senior Commercial Manager for Umicore Electro-Optic Materials

Through this collaboration, Umicore aims to drive innovation in advanced materials recycling, contributing to the development of resilient and secure supply chains for critical materials. Together, with the U.S. Department of Energy we will help pave the way for a cleaner, more sustainable future. 

More information about the Critical Materials Innovation Hub