Mining Industry

Many of the metals produced in smelting operations play a vital role in the energy transition. The likes of nickel, cobalt, copper and aluminum are all key to new, sustainable technologies. But traditional smelting uses fossil fuels and is energy-intensive, producing as much as 9% of global greenhouse gas emissions.¹ The process also releases a cocktail of toxic dust and gases into the atmosphere. 

Meeting increasingly stringent emissions standards is an important concern for the mining industry. At Topsoe, our comprehensive portfolio of emissions management solutions can help mining industry companies meet legislation in the most cost-efficient way.  

Our solutions are always optimized in terms of energy efficiency, catalyst performance and total cost of ownership. And by integrating solutions for different applications, we can also help convert potentially costly off-gases into valuable products, transforming waste from cost to contribution.

Our technology can help you reduce dust as well as NOx, nitrous oxide, dioxins, CO and different volatile organic compounds (VOCs) to environmentally safe levels and in line with strict regulations. Our aim is to enhance production while also saving on costs.  

Sulfur emissions are a particular challenge for the mining industry, and we offer a full range of emissions management solutions. We’ll help you convert SO₂ off-gases into sulfuric acid for reuse or a new revenue stream, while also meeting requirements and reducing the risk of environmental damage.  

In the future, green and blue hydrogen has enormous potential to power smelting operations, with lowered or zero CO₂ emissions.