Speakers

• Dr. K. Kurniawan — Helmholtz Institute Freiberg for Resource Technology
• Michael Dziekan — Argonne National Laboratory
• Prof. Jihye Kim — Colorado School of Mines
• Prof Amilton Barbosa Botelho Junior — Norwegian University of Science and Technology
• Prof. Mohammad Zaki Mubarok — Bandung Institute of Technology
• Dr. Martin Rudolph — Helmholtz Institute Freiberg for Resource Technology

Abstract

Demand for critical metals and minerals (CMMs) is growing rapidly with the expansion of clean energy, electronics, defense, and other advanced industries, making secure and sustainable supply a global priority. This topic highlights hydrometallurgical (biohydrometallurgical) and electrometallurgical approaches for recovering CMMs from unconventional feedstocks, including coal-related materials, mine tailings, industrial residues, geothermal brines, produced waters, and e-waste. We welcome contributions spanning fundamental studies to pilot-scale and industrial applications, with emphasis on process design, extraction, separation, purification, and integrated recovery flowsheets. Submissions involving AI and machine learning for process discovery, optimization, monitoring, and scale-up are also encouraged.

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