CEO's review - Outotec

Demand for sustainable technology increasesPeak oil Water Emissions Energy Ore gradeOre grades are declining and the demand for metals is increasing. Inorder to meet the demand, more ore needs to be processed with moreadvanced technology.Making metals requires a lot of energy and energy costs are constantlyclimbing. More energy-efficient processes are needed.Mining and metallurgical industries are major emitters of CO 2 and ecotoxicsubstances. Cleaner solutions must be developed.Water availability and pollution are critical issues. Advanced solutionsfor water cleaning, conservation and recycling are needed.Peak oil is approaching. Oil is expected to run out by 2050 with currentproduction rates, thus alternative sources are needed.RecyclingThe need for recycling is growing, thus requiring new technologies forturning scrap and waste into products.12March 23, 2012 Outotec AGM 2012© Outotec - All rights reserved