Press releases

Umicore and Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd have agreed to jointly develop high-performance catholyte materials for solid-state batteries, combining their respective expertise in cathode active materials and solid electrolytes, and aiming to provide the…

Umicore will hold today its Capital Markets Day for investors and analysts at 09:00 BST/10:00 CEST. The event is being held in London and will also be streamed via live webcast, which can be found at: Umicore Capital Markets Day Chief Executive…

Umicore today inaugurated its new global R&D center for cathode materials in Cheonan, Korea. The new center marks another important step as Umicore’s rechargeable battery materials activity prepares for further growth and is strengthening its…

Umicore recorded a strong performance across all of its business groups in the first quarter in a volatile market context, despite rising cost inflation.

Umicore and Automotive Cells Company (a joint company between Stellantis, Mercedes-Benz and TotalEnergies) together with its subsidiary Saft) have signed a long-term strategic supply agreement for EV cathode materials in Europe.

Umicore is part of a consortium of German world-class leaders and market drivers, from industry and science, that is launching today the project ‘Battery Pass’.

Umicore today published it’s 2021 Integrated Annual Report. It offers a comprehensive and integrated view of our economic, financial, environmental, value chain and social performance for 2021. Umicore is aiming for full disclosure on impact and…

Umicore posted all-time record revenues and earnings in 2021, despite the severe disruption in global car production in the second half of the year as a result of the semiconductor shortage. This outstanding achievement reflects a substantial…

Umicore announces today the signing of an agreement with Automotive Cells Company (ACC) on battery recycling services for the needs of ACC pilot plant in Nersac, France.

Umicore has signed two separate long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs), with ENGIE and Axpo to source renewable electricity from offshore and onshore wind turbines in Belgium. These agreements will cover more than half of the electricity demand…

We have decided to combine the expertise of the established Electroplating (EP) and Thin Film Products (TFP) business units under the Metal Deposition Solutions (MDS) business unit. Under this name, we will in future develop and market products for…

Umicore and Volkswagen AG plan to establish a joint venture to build up precursor and cathode material production capacities in Europe to supply Volkswagen AG’s European battery cell production, making a considerable contribution to the region’s…