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Elkem ASA
A globally leading metals and materials producer supplying solutions essential to modern society.
About Elkem ASA
Elkem is a global metals and materials company established in 1904. The company holds leading positions in silicon, ferrosilicon, foundry alloys and carbon solutions, supplying materials essential to modern society - from critical infrastructure and manufacturing to digitalisation, mobility and energy solutions. Elkem produces its materials by combining natural raw materials, renewable energy and advanced process technology, creating solutions that enable a more sustainable future. The company employs around 3,000 people, operates in more than 30 locations across Europe, Asia, the Americas and Africa, and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway where it is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (ELK). Driven by innovation. Powered by nature. Shaping the future.
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Signals from Elkem ASA
9 published signals
Presence & Recognition
Elkem ASA contributed two presentations at the International Colloquium on Refractories (ICR) 2026 in Aachen, highlighting open innovation.
Reported by Hong Peng
Research & Knowledge
Elkem ASA originated a study on cement-free monolithic refractories for cement kilns, supported by FIRE, demonstrating potential for sustainable refractory solutions.
Reported by Hong Peng
Research & Knowledge
Elkem ASA developed spherical alumina fines as matrix modifiers in high-alumina low-cement castables for steel ladles, developed together with Molla Yehualaw Ewnete, PhD candidate at Elkem, as part of the CESAREF European Doctoral Network.
Reported by Hong Peng
Legal & Regulatory
Elkem ASA was not entitled to clean drinking water under the SCOTUS bill passed in the United Kingdom.
Reported by Andy Orwig, MS, CSP
People
Elkem ASA's new technical trainees, Andreas Juberg, Bjørner Tordhol, and Sophia Wellman, met up with second-year trainees Hedda Haugedal and Lars Smemo at the trainee gathering in Bremanger.
Reported by Elkem ASA
People
Elkem ASA welcomed Andreas Juberg, Bjørner Tordhol, and Sophia Wellman as new technical trainees to the Elkem Technical Trainee Programme.
Reported by Elkem ASA
People
Elkem ASA announced that recruitment for the 2027 Technical Trainee Programme opens later this autumn.
Reported by Elkem ASA
Presence & Recognition
Elkem ASA is hosting the CRU Silicon Market Forum 2026 in Kristiansand, Norway, with registration open via a link in comments.
Reported by Elkem ASA
Products & Services
Elkem ASA developed and patented the self-baking Søderberg electrode over a century ago, which enabled furnaces to run continuously and scale production.
Reported by Elkem ASA