Publikationsrepositorium - Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf

Motivated by the steadily increasing global demand for metalliferous resources – as expressed by increasing prices and protective measures by resource-rich countries - the Helmholtz Institute Freiberg for Resource Technology was established in 2011 with the objective to develop technologies for the energy- and resource efficient as well as environmentally benign production and recycling of metalliferous raw materials. The HIF belongs to Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf and is being established in close cooperation with the TU Bergakademie Freiberg. Metalliferous raw materials needed for the renewable energy sector, including the rare earth elements, indium, germanium and gallium, define the research focus of the Helmholtz-Institute as the rapidly increasing global demand for these metals needs to be urgently met by technological development. Research is carried out in close collaboration with partners from industry and academia in regional, national and international consortia. The Helmholtz-Institute also aims to make a relevant contribution to the education of a new generation of highly qualified academic and technical staff for German industry and academia.