In addition to the planning of exit strategies of the existing diatomite raw material assets via a blockchain based supply chain (including proof of origin and quality), we work consistently on the further expansion and diversification of the ecosystem.

The new approach is now a strategic investment in the metal sector. In addition to the generation and storage of electrical energy for electric vehicles, there is another challenge: For the production of strategically important economic sectors, rare earths will become more and more important.

Looking at the political press of the last three years, there are already several articles pointing to diplomatic conflicts between European and North American countries and China. These conflicts are not least due to the increasing demand for rare earths. It is likely that the conflicts will continue to grow as the Chinese government increasingly exports processed products rather than raw materials.

This will greatly increase the industry’s need for rare earths. As a solution for the increasing demand and the decreasing availability for example the development of new recycling technologies, metals and rare earths stand in the foreground.