At a glance
- BASF is expanding its LIX® product range manufacturing plant in Cork, Ireland.
- Production is scheduled to start by the end of Q1 2015.
- LIX® solvent extractants are used for hydrometallurgical copper extraction.
- New technical labs have been established in Johannesburg, Shanghai, and Moscow.
Expansion of Cork Manufacturing Plant
BASF is expanding the manufacturing plant for its LIX® product range at its Cork site in Ireland. The investment aims to increase production capacity, with operations scheduled to commence by the end of the first quarter of 2015.
Product Application
The LIX® product range consists of solvent extractants used in the hydrometallurgical extraction of copper from oxide ores. These reagents are particularly beneficial for mines facing challenging operating conditions.
Enhanced Technical Service
To improve customer support and technical service, BASF has recently established new technical laboratories in Johannesburg, South Africa; Shanghai, China; and Moscow, Russia. These labs aim to bring the company closer to its customers and enhance service quality.
