Based in Brussels, Belgium, Umicore is a global, materials technology company with a focus on chemistry, metallurgy, and materials science. The company conducts operations in aspects of the materials value chain such as recycling, mining, and refining. Umicore also covers research, design, manufacturing, and end-of-life recycling, demonstrating its commitment to sustainable practices. Furthermore, it operates in the technology industry and supports advanced materials and clean-tech innovation.