Towards-sustainable-recovery-Collaborative-models-for-gold-and-copper-valorisation-from-urban-waste-AR25.pdf

1、1Towards Sustainable Recovery:Collaborative models for Gold and Copper valorization from Urban WasteAlexandra Levesque,Innovation&Development Manager Refining Division,PX Precinox SA,SwitzerlandKamlesh Melana,Vice President-Global Sales and Applications,emew Clean Technologies,Ireland“Join us on a j

2、ourney towards sustainable metal recovery.Well explore innovative circular approaches to extract valuable resources from urban waste streams”PX Group:Swiss family business,created in La Chaux-de-Fonds in 1976 A reference partner for over 40 years of the biggest players in the Swiss watch industry PX

3、 Precinox SA Precious metal refining and recycling Tailor-made semi-finished products Responsible gold sourcing,refining and dedicated lines2 Global metal recovery technology provider for sustainable recovery of high purity metals;Established in 1995 Inventor of vortex electrowinning,providing highe

4、r selectivity,recovery,and current efficiency34Urban Waste Examples E-wasteCopper SmeltingSweep&TrashIndustrial effluentUrban Waste Challenge51Mixed metal wasteMaterial complexity Base metals mixed with precious Valuable resource2OpportunitiesCircular Economy EmphasisRegulatory Drivers Technological

5、 Innovation3Local Solutions NeededEconomically viable localized recovery methods are required.Scaling innovative technologies remains challenging.Solving whole problem usually require multiple technologies.Positive ImpactMetal TraceabilityCircular Hydromet.Collaborative approach is critical6Inspirat

6、ion from first principles ensuring sustainable metal recovery processesEnvironmental,Social,EconomicTransparent supply chains4 Introduced in 2021 Discussed copper recovery from hydroxide sludgeFirst conversation Onsite testing in 2022 Discussed e-waste recycling for copper electrowinning PX team con