A round table was held within the framework of the 20th international exhibition "MiningWeek Kazakhstan'2025"

A round table was held in Karaganda as part of the 20th international exhibition of technologies and equipment for mining and metallurgical complex and rational use of mineral resources "MiningWeek Kazakhstan'2025". The event was organized by scientists of the branch of the RSE "National Center for Integrated Processing of Mineral Raw Materials of the Republic of Kazakhstan" of the Chemical and Metallurgical Institute named after J. Abishev with the participation of representatives of the scientific community, manufacturers and developers of advanced technologies.

The round table is devoted to rethinking traditional approaches to alloy production in the context of growing demands for environmental responsibility and technological efficiency.

One of the central topics of discussion was the commercialization of technologies for smelting complex alloys, in particular alumosilicochrome and ferromanganese. These alloys are not only of metallurgical, but also of strategic interest, since they allow using both natural and man-made raw materials, as well as adapting processes to the requirements of the "green" economy.

Of particular interest were technological innovations aimed at reducing the carbon footprint. These include the development of low-carbon ferrochrome smelting technology. A key element of the technology is the use of ferroaluminosilicocalcium (CHAMFER) as a reducing agent, providing exothermic conditions and high energy efficiency of the process.

The round table has become not only a platform for scientific exchange, but also a point of contact with industrial partners. Representatives of Karaganda Metal Structures Plant – Imstalcon LLP (KZMK) noted the excellent level of cooperation with the Abishev Chemical and Metallurgical Institute and expressed interest in further involving the institute as an expert platform for the development and implementation of new ferroalloys. Such a dialogue between science and industry demonstrates the willingness of the parties to jointly solve technological problems based on the principles of sustainable development.

The round table highlighted the importance of scientific research in ensuring the decarbonization of metallurgy, and also confirmed the growing role of domestic developments in the international agenda of low-carbon metallurgical production.

Source: optimism.kz