Evonik partners with University of Guanajuato, Mexico, to advance sustainable mining chemistry

Evonik Industries has partnered with the University of Guanajuato’s School of Mining to co-develop next-generation, lower-toxicity chemical solutions for the mining industry. The collaboration will leverage Evonik’s biosurfactant platform to improve mineral processing while reducing environmental impact, supporting the rising global demand for essential minerals more sustainably.

Which mining processes or stages (e.g., flotation, ore beneficiation, tailings management) do you think could gain the most from biosurfactant-based chemistries, and how should their sustainability benefits be measured?