Germany, May 20 -- Acknowledging the ever-increasing demand for copper and the industry's need for sustainable and resource-efficient processing, BASF is announcing a strategic shift in its copper hydrometallurgy business. In addition to advancing the LixTRA (TM) product line, BASF will intensify its efforts in developing the next generation of leaching aids with enhanced efficiency.BASF's capabilities are strengthened by integrating the existing leaching program into its ongoing surfactant research. As part of the initiative, BASF is relocating its Global R&D leaching activities from Tucson, Arizona, to its state-of-the-art R&D facility in Houston, Texas. This move is designed to consolidate expertise under one roof, fostering the exchange...