Innovation

  • BRICS Nations Urged to Partner with Nornickel on Palladium Innovations for Clean Energy

    BY Lars Jensen
    At the “BRICS Climate Agenda in Modern Conditions” forum held in Moscow, Nornickel proposed a collaborative approach with BRICS nations to further develop the palladium sector, focusing on green technologies. The forum, which addressed global climate change and strategies to mitigate its effects, saw the participation of Nornickel’s Palladium Center, which emphasized the strategic role...
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  • Nornickel Explores New Technologies in Metals, AI, and Hydrogen Energy

    BY Lars Jensen
    Nornickel, the world’s largest producer of palladium and high-grade nickel, is expanding its focus beyond traditional markets into innovative technologies. Vitaly Busko, the company’s Vice President for Innovations, discussed in an interview with TASS how Nornickel is leveraging 3D printing, artificial intelligence (AI), and new applications for palladium, particularly in hydrogen-powered vehicles and water disinfection....
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  • Russia’s base metals giant partners with telecom group in a bid to enhance cybersecurity

    BY Sophia Schmitz
    Russia’s Nornickel, one of the world’s largest mining groups, partners with telecom group Rostelecom in a bid to enhance cybersecurity in mining amid intensified hacker attacks on Russian companies. Nornickel and Rostelecom signed a partnership agreement focusing on information security at the Digitalization of Industrial Russia conference, Nornickel, majority owned by entrepreneur Vladimir Potanin, said...
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  • Nornickel promotes palladium in India

    BY John Davis
    The development of hydrogen production offers great prospects worldwide, and India could become a major centre of production: according to current forecasts, it will produce 5 million tonnes by 2030 and 25 million tonnes by 2050. Hydrogen in India will be in demand in three key sectors: iron and steel, chemicals and transport. But Indian...
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  • Nornickel Eyes Strategic Partnerships with Chinese Battery Material Producers

    BY John Davis
    Nornickel, the Russian mining and metallurgical giant, is set to forge strategic partnerships with Chinese firms specializing in battery materials production. Vladimir Potanin, the company’s CEO, emphasized the dual benefits of Chinese collaborations, noting they would provide Nornickel with access to cutting-edge PCAM/CAM technologies to be used in the Russian battery industry chain. Potanin highlighted...
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  • Nornickel Advances Workplace Safety with Exoskeleton Technology

    BY Lars Jensen
    Nornickel is spearheading innovation in workplace safety at its Copper Plant by integrating advanced exoskeleton technology. A recent deployment includes 52 exoskeletons, designed to resemble sports equipment, each weighing approximately two kilograms. These devices have already undergone successful trials in the copper electrolysis shop, marking a significant stride in enhancing employee safety and efficiency. As...
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  • Nornickel Showcases Breakthroughs in Carbon-Free Energy Solutions in Beijing

    BY Lars Jensen
    At a recent major energy conference in China, Nornickel presented its latest advancements in carbon-free energy solutions, leveraging palladium’s unique properties. This presentation included innovations in hydrogen production and solar energy, underscoring Nornickel’s commitment to sustainable energy development. Following the event, Nornickel was welcomed into the China Hydrogen Alliance, reflecting its growing influence and commitment...
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  • Nornickel Fortifies IT Infrastructure with Strategic Alliances with Russian Software Developers

    BY Sophia Schmitz
    Nornickel is pivoting towards Russian tech expertise, partnering with RED SOFT and Bazalt SPO to bolster its IT infrastructure with local software solutions. This strategic shift is in response to the departure of foreign tech companies from Russia, prompting Nornickel to explore local alternatives for essential IT services, including operating systems and network management tools....
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