Our Sponsors
The 26th International Biohydrometallurgy Symposium (IBS 2026) gathers the international biohydrometallurgy community in Orléans from 28 to 30 September 2026, hosted by BRGM. A symposium of this scale relies on the support of its sponsors and partners, whose contributions help sustain the scientific programme and the events that surround it. We are grateful to the organisations listed below for their commitment to advancing the science and application of biohydrometallurgy. Organisations wishing to join them are warmly invited to consult the sponsorship prospectus and to contact the organising committee.
Global engineering and consulting firm serving the minerals and metals and industrial sectors across the full project lifecycle
The PEPR Recyclage, Recyclabilité et Ré-utilisation des matières is a national research programme arising from the France 2030 Acceleration Strategy and led by the CNRS.
International non-profit association promoting innovation in mineral processing and extractive metallurgy for mining and recycling of raw materials.
Start ups
Biohydrometallurgy is a field where laboratory research and industrial application meet, and early-stage companies play a growing part in bringing new methods into practice. The IBS 2026 start-up showcase gives emerging companies the opportunity to present their work to the international community gathered in Orléans, and to connect with researchers, industry, and potential partners. The organisations below are taking part in the showcase at the symposium.
Global biosolutions company applying enzymes and microbial solutions across more than 30 industries
Custom chemical additives that enhance native ore microbes to improve copper recovery from low-grade ores and waste
Engineers microbes to improve metal recovery from low-grade ore and e-waste, with a focus on refractory minerals like chalcopyrite.