The World's Largest Niobium Producer, CBMM, Seeks Solutions in the United Arab Emirates for the Company's Revolutionary Projects Around the Globe

The World’s Largest Niobium Producer, CBMM, Seeks Solutions in the United Arab Emirates for the Company’s Revolutionary Projects Around the Globe

Written by Flavia Marinho

Published on 09/04/2022 at 10:10

Updated on 03/06/2022 at 14:07

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Brazil Shared Global Megatrends in the United Arab Emirates: Dematerialization in the Infrastructure Sector; and Electrification, with Niobium Technologies for Lithium-Ion Batteries.

Representatives from CBMM, the world leader in the production and marketing of niobium products, visited Masdar City during the trip, looking for opportunities for the company’s projects around the world. Focused on green solutions that prioritize sustainability, the city is located in the middle of the desert and aims to become CO2 neutral. “Minas Gerais is the largest producer of niobium in the world, which is a great ally for the innovation and competitiveness of industries. Identifying new partners and technologies in this area is of great importance for our segment,” recalls Flávio Roscoe, president of Fiemg.

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The niobium giant will participate in the mission in the United Arab Emirates with the goal of sharing the latest evidence related to two global megatrends: dematerialization in the infrastructure sector; and electrification, with niobium technologies for lithium-ion batteries.

Studies show that the use of niobium microalloyed steel in the construction of buildings, overpasses, and bridges ensures a reduction of up to 20% in the use of natural resources and raw materials, such as steel itself, in addition to resulting in safer and more resilient projects.

“We have many examples of iconic constructions with niobium around the world, such as the Millau Bridge, the highest in the world, located in France, or the Zandhazen Bridge, the longest in Europe, located in the Netherlands. In Beijing, China, the Zun Tower, one of the tallest buildings on the planet, at 528 meters, is twice as resistant to seismic shaking as a conventional building, thanks to the use of niobium microalloyed steel in its structure,” explains Leonardo Silvestre, Market Development Manager at CBMM.

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Thinking about electrification, CBMM has over 40 projects in partnership with universities, research institutes, and companies worldwide for the development of niobium lithium-ion batteries. “These batteries have exclusive features for ultra-fast recharging, in less than 10 minutes; greater stability, with a lower risk of explosion; and longer life,” explains Rogério Ribas, Battery Products Manager at CBMM.

CBMM recently announced investments in two startups to accelerate innovations in batteries using niobium technology. The British startup Echion is dedicated to developing applications for the automotive sector; while the American startup Battery Streak focuses on using niobium oxide in batteries for electronic devices and drones.

Annually, the Brazilian multinational CBMM invests about R$ 200 million in its technology program, with R$ 140 million allocated to steelmaking and R$ 60 million to batteries. With the expectation of diversifying its market operations, the company estimates that by 2030, 25% of its revenue will come from battery products.

The World’s Largest Niobium Producer, CBMM, Seeks Solutions in the United Arab Emirates for the Company’s Revolutionary Projects Around the Globe

Brazil Shared Global Megatrends in the United Arab Emirates: Dematerialization in the Infrastructure Sector; and Electrification, with Niobium Technologies for Lithium-Ion Batteries.

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The World’s Largest Niobium Producer, CBMM, Seeks Solutions in the United Arab Emirates for the Company’s Revolutionary Projects Around the Globe

Brazil Shared Global Megatrends in the United Arab Emirates: Dematerialization in the Infrastructure Sector; and Electrification, with Niobium Technologies for Lithium-Ion Batteries.

Read Also

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CBMM Has Over 40 Projects in Partnership with Universities, Research Institutes, and Companies Worldwide for the Development of Niobium Lithium-Ion Batteries.

Mother and daughter build a 70 m² house with more than 8,000 discarded glass bottles and impress with their creativity; known as the Casa de Sal, the property is located on Itamaracá Island, in Pernambuco.

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