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The Grand Est Region is one of France's administrative regions situated in the east of the country. Formed in 2016 by combining the former regions of Alsace, Champagne-Ardenne, and Lorraine, it covers a diverse territory that includes both urban and rural areas. The region is known for its strategic location near several European borders, facilitating international trade and cooperation.
As a public body, the Grand Est Region is tasked with managing regional affairs including economic development, infrastructure projects, education, and cultural initiatives. It has a particular focus on supporting industries that contribute to environmental sustainability and technological advancement. The region has been involved in various initiatives aimed at promoting the circular economy and reducing dependence on imported raw materials.
The organization operates under the oversight of an elected regional council and works in conjunction with the French national government and European Union bodies. Its ownership structure is that of a governmental entity funded by taxes and grants. In the chemical industry context, the Grand Est Region is recognized for its efforts in backing projects that extract strategic metals from used batteries, thereby contributing to the European goal of industrial sovereignty in critical materials.
chemXplore tracks 1 project involving Grand Est.
The facility can process 7,000 tonnes of black mass annually and recover more than 90% of its cobalt, nickel and copper.
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