Petrology of Raw Materials

Our team investigates the sourcing, processing, and recycling of primary and secondary mineral and metallic resources to ensure a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials.

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Partizipation: Gruppenbild – Dr. Jan Winkler, Hermine Bär, Cheyenne Wolf, Pia Kahlfuß, nicht abgebildet: Felix Schiedlowski

From the use of old tailings to the revival of the extraction of copper, cobalt and the like – this potential can be exploited in southern Saxony-Anhalt. To do this, knowledge of the available resources, their nature, processing and recycling is required. This is our contribution to the secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials.

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The team investigates the procurement, processing and recycling of primary and secondary mineral and metallic raw material deposits to ensure a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials, achieve climate and digital targets and reduce dependence on imports from individual countries.

In the context of structural change, raw materials/metals are needed that are necessary for modern technologies. However, critical raw materials are scarce or conflict-ridden and globally unevenly distributed. However, critical raw materials are also available here in Saxony-Anhalt. Our research aims to expand our knowledge of these existing raw materials in order to enable innovative approaches to their use.

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Hari Tsikos, Team Leader
Dr. Ralf Halama, Interim Team Leader
Christian Lohmann
Nico Kropp

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Introduction to Legal Tech

Whether you are interested in technology or simply curious, here you will find inspiration, knowledge and a glimpse into the future of law. Come along and find out how you can help shape the legal world of tomorrow with legal tech!

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JTC Legal Tech Lab, Große Steinstraße 79/80
Halle/Saale, Sachsen-Anhalt 06108 Germany
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Peer-Workshop: Knowledge transfer – for whom?

At universities and in research funding guidelines, there is a growing expectation that transfer-oriented projects generate societal impact, although the concrete mediation of scientific and practice-related requirements remains unclear. This interdisciplinary workshop offers participants a space to reflect on existing transfer activities, their challenges, and potential contributions to societal change.

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Franckesche Stiftungen, Franckeplatz 1
Halle (Saale), 06108 Germany
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JTC Halle at Silbersalz Festival – Innovation Up Close

4 November, 2025

At the 8th edition of Silbersalz Festival, the JTC showcased how researchers are actively shaping the structural transformation of the region.
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