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Cobalt
Did you know that cobalt was the first metal to be discovered? Cobalt minerals have been used as pigments since ancient times. Although not under the name cobalt, the metal was used to color ceramics in Persia and Egypt. Today, it has many other applications and different uses, such as in medical solutions and in the battery industry. You might...
Our journey to decarbonization
We are committed to reducing our own emissions and providing low-carbon solutions for our customers, as we transition to a carbon-neutral future.
Chemical & Office Administrator
About Umicore Reducing harmful vehicle emissions. Powering the cars of the future. Giving new life to used metals. We are the leading circular materials technology company fulfilling its mission to create materials for a better life. With ambitions like this, imagine what you could do? About Corporate Research & Development Driving progress...
Why Umicore
Join us and you can look forward to working in a respectful, challenging, collaborative and rewarding environment.
Umicore recognized as Top Employer for the 18th consecutive time!
This continuous recognition confirms the efforts that Umicore makes to develop an HR policy that supports employees in a changing environment.
PFOS
Umicore doesn't discharge any PFOS towards the river Scheldt. PFOS is not a by-product of Umicore’s processes, neither it is used as a reagent in our processes.
Q3 Trading Update
Highlights

Revenues were up 10% compared to the third quarter last year, with strong underlying growth in Catalysis and Energy & Surface Technologies more than offsetting the impact of lower metal prices on the recycling activities.

Growth in Catalysis was driven mainly by positive volume and product mix effects in Automotive...
Gallium
What if you grabbed a metal and it  melted on your hand? With gallium that could be possible. Due to its low melting point, the warmth of your hand is enough to liquify it. This metal is considered as non-toxic and safe to touch yet not consumed by humans, animals or plants. Did you know that gallium played an important role for the 2014 Nobel...
Higher average blood lead levels in wider research area around Umicore in Hoboken
Higher average blood lead levels in wider research area around Umicore in Hoboken  Umicore reaches out to stakeholders for broad independent study  

The Provincial Institute of Hygiene (PIH) today announced the results of six-monthly blood lead measurements among children living near the Umicore site in Hoboken. Until earlier this year, the...
Umicore in Nysa recognized as a 'Good Employer 2022'
On 22 November 2022 Umicore in Nysa was awarded the title 'Laureate of the Program Leaders of Social Responsibility - Good Employer 2022'. The title confirms that the company is sensitive to the needs of its employees and the local communities. 

The Good Employer award was granted by Forum Biznesu after having assessed Umicore’s approach of...
Umicore Nysa supports the 3rd Santa Claus Night Run
Umicore promotes a healthy and active lifestyle amongst its employees and participates in local sports initiatives such as the Santa Claus Night Run in Nysa where we are both runners and a sponsor. Every year the number of Umicore runners increases steadily, and to celebrate this, we support all participants with lively cheering and a nice cup of...
Interview with the new manager for our Business Line TFP
With Olivier Bracher, we were able to gain an absolutely industry-experienced manager for our business line TFP. Read his vision for TFP in this interview.