Options for Hydrometallurgical Treatment of Ni-Co Lateritic Ores for Sustainable Supply of Nickel and Cobalt for European Battery Industry from South-Eastern Europe and Turkey

The automotive industry is in the process of transformation from traditional production vehicles with engines powered by combustion fossil fuels to electric energy. This revolutionary will generate a growing demand for metallic raw materials that are crucial part batteries—nickel and cobalt, among others. Providing enough e-mobility sustainable way be challenge years come. region South-Eastern Europe (SEE) Turkey relatively rich lateritic Ni-Co deposits, this has potential partially replace import nickel cobalt intermediates European Union distant overseas locations. Possibilities sourcing SEE reviewed paper, an overview global these metals, mineral resources SEE, current status production, prospective development region.