Our innovation projects

Research and Development Projects Funded by the European Union

We explore the role of magnesia in projects funded by the European Union. The bold R&D initiatives demonstrate how our expert management of magnesium catalyzes industrial transformations.

Our Research and Development Projects

Some of the most significant research and development projects carried out in recent years demonstrate our ability to turn our knowledge into sustainable competitive advantages.

Harmonized Efforts for Reducing Mercury Emissions Safely

LIFE HERMES

The goal of the project is to validate the use of Hidramag® as a safe, effective, and cost-efficient solution for the treatment of mercury-contaminated soils.

Industrial symbiosis for circularity and economy of critical raw materials

SINCER

The general objective of the SINCER project is the research into sustainable technologies for the recovery of critical and key metals with raw material quality. Specifically, it focuses on the recovery of fundamental metals (Mn, Si, Mg, Ni, Cr) and key metals (Zn, Fe) present in industrial waste from different origins for their reintegration into the original process and other processes. The project aims to generate scientific and technological knowledge to support the development of new efficient and sustainable recovery schemes through hydrometallurgical and pyrometallurgical processes and advanced conditioning and separation technologies.

Revalorisation of production waste as stabilised material for traffic road pavement layers

REFLOAT

The project aims to develop a stabilized construction material for road pavement applications, enabling fine mineral waste (<3 mm) from magnesite extraction to be reclassified as a secondary raw material. This contributes to circular economy implementation within the magnesite value chain. The project will be carried out in collaboration with the Public University of Navarra.

Use of magnesium co-products to facilitate circular economy in urban wastewater treatment plants through phosphorus recovery in the form of struvite, biogas upgrading and fertiliser production

MAGNEDAR

The main objective of the MagnEDAR project is to design, develop and validate in a real environment technological solutions enabling the use of magnesium oxide co-products in Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTPs), supporting circular economy practices. Specifically, biogas upgrading, phosphorus recovery as struvite and valorisation of struvite as fertiliser will be evaluated. These new technological solutions will allow progress in the modern conception of WWTP as stations for recovery and revalorisation of resources, coming both from wastewater and industrial co-products. The project is led by Navarra de Infraestructuras Locales S.A. and includes the participation of MAGNA, GyD Tecnología del Agua, CEIT, University of Barcelona and University of Navarra.

Development of new sustainable fire protection materials based on waste for the promotion of circular economy

MAGFIRE

The main objective of the MAGFire project is the development of a construction product for fire protection of structures, based on waste and by-products originating in the life cycle of calcined magnesite contributing to promote circular economy. The project will be carried out in collaboration with the Public University of Navarra.

Development of an intelligent control system in rotary kiln through artificial vision

HORNO

The project aims to implement an AI-based vision system for real-time kiln monitoring, enabling data-driven process optimisation, improved product quality consistency and reduced specific energy consumption.

Innovative process for measuring refractory material thickness to contribute to industrial sustainability

VISIOMAG

The general objective of the project is the development of advanced software that allows processing the data collected by the artificial vision camera and displaying the thickness of the refractory material inside the kiln in a useful and effective visual format to have greater control of kiln operation.

Hydrogen storage from magnesium-based products

HIDROMAG

The general objective of HIDROMAG is to assess the feasibility of magnesium-based products and by-products as hydrogen (H₂) storage systems through chemical absorption and physical adsorption mechanisms. The project will evaluate and quantify the most promising alternatives compared to existing storage technologie. The project will be carried out in collaboration with the L’Urederra Technological Centre.

New eco-friendly binders on recycled magnesium for sustainable contruction and the promotion of the circular economy

CEMENTANTES/COS

The main objective of this project is the valorisation of magnesite by-products and waste from the integral refractory materials cycle for the development of sustainable construction materials for non-structural applications, promoting circular economy principles within the magnesite life cycle.

Phosphorus and magnesium recovery from waste streams for production of high-value renewable fertilizers

PHOSTER

The PHOSTER project aims to develop a sustainable circular economy solution for recovery of secondary minerals and metals from waste streams (sewage sludge ashes) and by-products (mining industry) to replace primary critical raw materials (phosphate rock, phosphorus, magnesium) in fertilizer manufacturing.
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Advanced research in the field of mineral-based industrial waste as secondary raw materials for the formulation of new ecological products and the creation of circular economy loops - CERES

MISIONES CERES

The main objective of the CERES Project is to develop comprehensive research on aspects limiting valorisation of main mineral-based waste generated during stainless steel industrial production (slag and refractories), addressing new reuse models with direct impact on sustainability of traditionally linked sectors highly dependent on virgin natural resources, such as Refractory Producers [closed loops]; or in areas where recycling would represent significant environmental protection progress through formulation of innovative products with high ecological component, such as new hydraulic road binders (HRB) [open loops].

Use of magnesium by-products for phosphorus recovery in wastewater treatment plants through struvite precipitation

MAGNYFOS

The main objective of this project is to design, develop and validate in a real environment a new technological solution that allows efficient recovery of phosphorus contained in urban wastewater, while revalorising industrial by-products with high magnesium content.

Other projects oriented towards sustainability and innovation

As part of our commitment to sustainability, we develop projects focused on energy efficiency, the circular economy and reducing our environmental footprint.

Replacement of compressors in the compressed air network for the production plant

IDAE COMPRESORES

Within the framework of our commitment to sustainability, we develop projects focused on energy efficiency, circular economy, and reducing environmental footprint.

Terresis Centro de Magnesitas Navarra has received assistance for the implementation of the project ‘Replacement of compressors in the compressed air network for the production plant’ within the call for the Energy Efficiency Program in SMEs and Large Companies in the Industrial Sector, granted by the Government of Navarra and coordinated by the Institute for Energy Diversification and Saving (IDAE), funded by the National Energy Efficiency Fund managed by the Autonomous Communities. This aid is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

The project proposes replacing the network air compressors with more efficient variable-speed equipment and incorporating a room manager to control and optimize the network’s operation based on demand at different supply points of the production process, achieving annual energy savings of 34.87 toe (tons of oil equivalent).

The project involved an investment of €190,159, for which assistance of €19,021.38 was granted

Installation of electric vehicle charging point

PUNTO RECARGA

The objective of the project is the installation of an electric vehicle charging point at the company facilities to promote sustainable mobility, facilitating clean energy use and contributing to emission reduction and transition to a more efficient and responsible energy model.

Reduction of environmental impact associated with magnesite calcination process

DESULFURACIÓN

The project implements a wet desulphurisation system based on magnesium by-products, coupled with crystallisation technology to convert process effluents into commercially valuable Epsom salt, significantly reducing environmental impact.

Improvement of calcination process efficiency through recovery of heat and residual energy

IDAE CAPOTA

Terresis Centro de Magnesitas Navarras has received aid for the project ‘Improvement of calcination process efficiency through recovery of heat and residual energy’ within the Energy Efficiency Programme for SMEs and Large Industrial Companies granted by the Government of Navarra and funded through the National Energy Efficiency Fund, and co-financed by European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
The project has two objectives: recovery of residual heat emitted by the kiln through a hood and its use in petcoke drying, reducing natural gas consumption; and improvement of heat exchanger performance by modifying gas circuit and incorporating an additional ramp to improve heat exchange between hot gases and solid material to be calcined, increasing temperature and reducing petcoke consumption.
Results translate into savings of 118.14 toe/year in natural gas and 864 tons of petcoke/year equivalent to 670 toe/year.
The project involved an investment of €161,995.00 with granted aid of €48,498.50

Replacement of asbestos cement roofing

AMIANTO

The objective of this project has been the removal of asbestos cement roofing in order to eliminate health risks for workers.

Comprehensive Competitive Transformation of the Company through Strategic Diagnosis, Balanced Scorecard and LEAN Methodology

MACAPAB

The main objective is to carry out a complete redesign of the company through definition and implementation of a new organisational and management model adapted to the new organisation, to increase competitiveness and productivity.

New petcoke grinding installation and other production improvements

INVERSION 2021

The objective of the project is to improve competitiveness by incorporating a new petcoke grinding installation allowing use of harder solid fuels achieving significant reduction in production costs, together with other production improvements.

Design of arm for refractory material projection inside electric furnace

BRAZO COMP

The objective of this project is to design a new more competitive and versatile projection arm allowing simplified design with standard elements combinable to meet specific needs of each electric furnace and available space in the steel plant.