InnoMin - innovative mine waste recovery
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Coordinator | KOPPARBERGS PIGMENT AB |
Funding from Vinnova | SEK 140 000 |
Project duration | June 2011 - December 2011 |
Status | Completed |
Important results from the project
The extracting of dangerous minerals by leaching is growing problem. Our intensions are to find scientistic and commercial solutions. We therefore have initiated a creative co-operation with the University of Örebro. The basic idea is to use recycled raw material. Our pigments are made from mining waste. I this process Heavy metals are reduced and taken away to avoiding further environment effect. Our factory is thus not only intended to be a knowledge centre to re-energize Swedish red paint production but also a research centre focused on environmental issues.