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RESOURCE CONSERVATION
Solvay advances circularity in flue gas treatment

with European recycling capacity expansions

Belgian chemicals major, Solvay, of 2025, ‘Resolest’ is poised to undergo
has announced capacity expansions at a 60% surge in recycling capacity.
its ‘Resolest’ and ‘Solval’ units, speci- Likewise, commencing January 2024,
fically designed for recycling residues ‘Solval’ is set to witness a substantial
from the flue gas cleaning process 30% increase in its capacity,” the com-
using its SOLVAir technology. pany said in a press note.

For decades, Solvay has been work- ‘Resolest’, the France-based joint-
ing to establishing a circular economy venture between Solvay and Sarp
for the residues generated from flue gas Solvay said the technology has Industries, is involved in the recovery
cleaning through its SOLVAir techno- been enabling various industries such and recycling of residues from the puri-
logy. The technology allows the produc- as waste-to-energy facilities, power fication of industrial fumes.
tion of purified sodium brine from plants, cement production, glass manu-
flue gas treatment residue in order to facturing and maritime vessels, to “The high demand for our SOLVAir
replace the natural brine used in soda ash efficiently eliminate over 99% of breakthrough technology highlights its
production plants. Solvay’s operations pollutants. unique role in purifying air and preserv-
in Dombasle, France, and Rosignano, ing natural resources,” said Mr. Philippe
Italy have industrialised this techno- The company highlighted the rising Kehren, Solvay’s CEO. “We are excited
logy since 1998. This process has helped demand for the technology driven by about contributing to the transformation
both plants to reduce natural brine the enforcement of stringent environ- and sustainability of various industries,
consumption, actively contributing to mental standards governing emissions fostering responsible business growth at
resource conservation. across various industries. “By the end Solvay,” he added.
SPODUMENE SUPPLIES
Pilbara Minerals expands offtake deal with China’s Ganfeng

Australian lithium producer Pilbara tie-up seeks to explore opportunities joint
Minerals has increased its sales contract opportunities in downstream lithium
with Ganfeng over the next three years conversion, Pilbara said.
and has the option to further boost the
spodumene concentrate tonnage sold The company, Australia’s largest
to the major Chinese lithium firm. The independent lithium miner, has been
updated agreement, originally inked in investigating how it can add value to its
2017, spans 2024, 2025 and 2026 with hard rock spodumene ore as it aims to
a total allocation of up to 310-ktpa from Mr. Dale Henderson, the company’s grow its business. As part of this plan,
the company’s flagship Pilgangoora MD and Chief Financial Officer said in it is building a demonstration plant to
operation in Western Australia. a company statement. process lithium from Pilgangoora. The
technology, if powered by renewable
“We are delighted to be expanding All concentrate sold will be based on energy, could cut carbon emissions
our valued relationship with Ganfeng, the prevailing market price, Pilbara said. by more than 80% in one of the most
who has extensive capability in the pro- It noted the increased supply to Ganfeng high energy steps of the lithium battery
duction of battery grade lithium pro- is separate from the company’s strategic materials production process. The plant
ducts with over 20 years of industry partnership process, which continues to is expected to allow Pilbara Minerals
experience and rapidly expanding global progress in parallel and is expected to to produce 1-mt of spodumene concen-
footprint as a major global supplier,” conclude in the March quarter 2024. The trate next year.

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