MI2 x The Kentucky Chamber Foundation: Pathway Pioneer Program

Hosted by MI2 and InnoEngine, the InnoSearch competition connects manufacturers and innovators to tackle the metals industry’s most pressing challenges, with finalists presenting at the Kentucky Industry Conference on October 28, 2025. The Industry Problems Search winner, Nucor Corporation, highlights the growing challenge of safely integrating recycled batteries and other hazardous feedstocks into metals production, calling for new technologies and cross-industry collaboration to balance sustainability, safety, and operational efficiency.

What We're Up To In October It's a busy month here in October for the MI2 team, and a celebration of the hard work accomplished in our previous fiscal year. If something sparks your interest,

On October 30th, at the Kentucky Industry Conference , attendees gathered for a session on "The State of Metals Recycling ." Moderated by Jennifer Betts of Magnar Metals, this panel brought together top recycling experts