Join the HAlMan Workshop to explore how AI/ML and metallurgical expertise can support more sustainable manganese production.
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30 September 2026 | 11:00โ13:00 CET
๐ป Online via Webex | Free to attend
๐ Register: halman-project.eu/halman-worโฆ
Our consortium partner @ntua was at #PESXM15 in Chania, Crete. Giorgos Gakis presented a combined thermodynamic - CFD modelling approach for simulating the carbonation step in alumina precipitation tank reactors - advancing @halman_project research.
โป๏ธ What if there was a better way?
Explore how the HAlMan process rethinks manganese production in our 3D experience: process.halman-project.eu/
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๐ข Register by 5 May 2026: forms.office.com/pages/respoโฆ
During the @halman_project campaign at @Mintek_RSA (South Africa), the Pyrometallurgy Division marked an important step forward in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion by welcoming two female principal operators to the frontline of operations. ๐halman-project.eu/2026/03/12โฆ
๐ A historic moment at the HALMan pilot campaign at @Mintek_RSA ๐ฟ๐ฆ A breakthrough hydrogen & aluminothermic process for manganese production โ and the first time women joined Mintekโs frontline furnace operations team.
Learn more: halman-project.eu/2026/02/24โฆ
๐ข The future of manganese production is taking shape at @Mintek_RSA ๐ฟ๐ฆ within the Horizon Europe @halman_project.
Learn more: halman-project.eu/2026/02/24โฆ
๐ก Scientific Article: Sustainable production of ultra-low-carbon ferromanganese and calcium aluminate slag from pre-reduced manganese ore using aluminium
impact while producing useful by-products.
Read the article: doi.org/10.1080/00084433.202โฆ
๐ New publication
Hydrogen pre-reduction + calcination significantly enhance Mn ore reduction kinetics, paving the way for low-carbon Mn-alloy production.
Published in Int. J. of Hydrogen Energy (Jan 2026). Learn more: sciencedirect.com/science/arโฆ
@halman_project 2025 โ A Year in Review ๐
A year of strong research progress: international conferences, new scientific papers, and ~20 new uploads on Zenodo (articles, posters, presentations & more). Explore our 2025 Research Recap Newsletter: bit.ly/4rVYv7h
Weโre excited to share that our conference paper โAlumina Recovery from Sodium Aluminate Solutions via Carbonationโ presented at the 43สณแต International ICSOBA Conference (Nanning, China, 26โ31 October 2025) is now available on our website. ๐ก bit.ly/4ovRffq
Great two days in Dรผsseldorf ๐ฉ๐ช! The HAlMan consortium gathered at MPIE to share progress, explore new ideas, and plan the final phase of our project (ending 2026). ๐ Huge thanks to the MPIE team for hosting us so warmly!
@halman_project update: Tesmet at @ntua, led by Prof. Panias, pioneers sustainable metallurgy with 30+ years of expertise, top infrastructure & strong EU ties.
More in the article: halman-project.eu/2025/08/26โฆ
Dr. Madinore Mampuru, Mintek ๐ฟ๐ฆ: In #HAlMan, weโve achieved 80%+ hydrogen pre-reduction of manganese ore! Next step: aluminothermic smelting to move closer to carbon-free manganese alloys.
Partner Spotlight: @Mintek_RSA
Through innovative furnace design, low-carbon reductants & DC arc smelting, Mintek is boosting energy efficiency & sustainability in #ferroalloys โ and contributing to the #HAlManProject Learn more:๐ miningweekly.com/article/minโฆ
Quinn Reynolds from @Mintek_RSA shares how his team uses computational modelling to optimize hydrogen pre-reduction & aluminothermic smelting in the @halman_project . A step toward greener metallurgy! ๐bit.ly/4p111HF
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@Mintek_RSA carbon-free method for producing manganese ferroalloys is featured in Mining Weekly! A game-changer for green metallurgy, backed by the #HAlManProject & #HorizonEU.
๐ miningweekly.com/article/usiโฆ
๐ข Already next Thursday! Seminar: โMnO-containing metallurgical slags and their properties.โ Registration is open until 20 May โ secure your spot here: forms.office.com/e/cyzXcBsz1โฆ
Big step for green metallurgy! The HAlMan process uses hydrogen instead of carbon to produce ferromanganese โ cutting COโ by up to 1.5โฏt per ton. Tests with Nchwaning ore (700โ900โฏยฐC) show faster, more efficient reactions. Publication: ijmmm.ustb.edu.cn/en/articleโฆ


















