Hellenic Minerals Ltd. is a modern hydrometallurgical company focusing on the utilization of laterite ore to produce nickel sulfate, a product that is an essential raw material for important technological applications such as the manufacturing of batteries for electric vehicles. The high-technology and environmentally friendly production method that is used is a result of extensive research, experience, and expertise.
Operations
Hellenic Minerals exclusively applies the innovative method of hydrometallurgy optimized by many years of systematic research carried out in our laboratories in Cyprus by our scientific and technical team. Hellenic Minerals is the only entity in Cyprus in this sector, progressively guiding the industry to new heights.
Hydrometallurgy
Hellenic Minerals applies the method of hydrometallurgy, a modern and environmentally friendly method, which has been applied with great success and has been improved after thorough laboratory research and industrial application over the last three decades for the exploitation of the low grade poor copper ores in the area of Skouriotissa.
Raw material
The company processes imported laterite, which is high in nickel and a recent mining product. Thorough chemical and other analyses indicate the high purity of the ore, as it does not contain any pollutants or heavy metals. This raw material is widely used worldwide by plenty of countries and is transported by sea and land in huge quantities.
Final product
The final product, nickel sulfate hexahydrate (NiSO4 · 6H2O), is a high value, basic raw material for the production of electric car batteries. The sole purpose of the project is to export the final product in order to be used in foreign industries.
Hydrometallurgy
Hellenic Minerals exclusively applies the innovative method of hydrometallurgy optimized by many years of systematic research carried out in our laboratories in Cyprus by our scientific and technical team.
Raw material
Hellenic Minerals processes the imported raw material known as laterite, a fertile soil rich in nickel.
Final product
The final product, nickel sulfate, is a high value material used for the production of the cathode part of electric car batteries. All production will be exported to industries abroad.
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New Job Positions
Up to 1%
Increase of Cyprus’ GDP
Up to 20%
Increase of Cyprus’ Industrial Exports
Sustainability
Environment
At Hellenic Minerals we believe that the effective protection and improvement of the natural environment can be aligned with modern industrial activity.
Workforce
Our Company recognizes that its people are at the same time its strength and values highly its Human Resources by investing in its development and providing a safe and competitive working environment.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Our Company is inextricably linked to the local community in which it operates with a spirit of mutual influence. We recognize our corresponding role and share of responsibility and offer to society beyond of our established and imposed obligations.
Environment
At Hellenic Minerals we believe that the effective protection and improvement of the natural environment can be aligned with modern industrial activity.
Workforce
Our Company recognizes that its people are at the same time its strength and values highly its Human Resources by investing in its development and providing a safe and competitive working environment.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Our Company is inextricably linked to the local community in which it operates with a spirit of mutual influence. We recognize our corresponding role and share of responsibility and offer to society beyond of our established and imposed obligations.
Nickel Sulfate
The final product, nickel sulfate hexahydrate (NiSO4 · 6H2O), is a high value, basic raw material for the production of electric car batteries. The sole purpose of the project is to export the final product in order to be used in foreign industries.
Nickel sulfate is an essential raw material in the fight against climate change.