In August 2024, at the start of our journey with METALLICO Project, IDENER.AI had the opportunity to visit Cobre Las Cruces in Seville, where the project has been piloted from its inception.

The METALLICO project aims to develop sustainable methods to recover and produce critical and battery-grade metals such as lithium, cobalt, copper, manganese, and nickel from both primary and secondary resources to support the EU´s strategic autonomy in battery materials and raw materials supply.

On January 19 and 20, 2026, the second METALLICO review meeting took place in Seville, organized by IDENER.AI and Cobre las Cruces. The objective of this session was to present and discuss the work done so far in the project with the project officer and the reviewer.
The visit enabled us to observe and examine the hydrometallurgical plant, the open pit mine, the laboratories, and, as a special highlight, the TAILCO polit plant. This experience allowed the team to gain valuable insights into operational processes, experimental setups, and potential areas for optimization.