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Fraunhofer IKTS and ECU - Hydrometallurgy

This industry-focused short course brings together expertise from Fraunhofer IKTS and Edith Cowan University to explore contemporary and advanced hydrometallurgical technologies for the sustainable extraction, recovery and recycling of critical raw materials.
Through industrial case studies and emerging technology examples, participants will examine the technical, economic and environmental considerations shaping future resource processing and circular economy systems.

What you will gain:

  • Working knowledge of modern hydrometallurgical processing routes
  • Understanding of leaching, metal recovery and purification technologies
  • Exposure to battery recycling and critical raw material recovery
  • Insights into industrial implementation, pilot plants and commercialisation
  • Practical case-study experience and group activities

Course content

  • Critical Raw Materials and the Energy Transition
  • Leaching Fundamentals and Process Design
  • Solution Purification and Metal Recovery
  • Resource Recovery for key applications such as Batteries, Magnets and E-waste.
  • Selective technologies for Lithium Recovery
  • Water, Tailings and Circular Economy

Course details

Date: Monday 31 August 2026
Time: 09:00-17:00
Mode: Face-to-Face
Location: Edith Cowan University, City Campus, Level 1, Room CC.1S.715, Wellington Street, Perth
Price: $250

Enquiries

For all enquiries regarding this course, please contact p.roach@ecu.edu.au

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