Battery Recycling

Lithium bust is over but will battery metal boom again?

The lithium market has sprung back to life after a three-year slump that left the battery metal languishing at rock-bottom prices for much of 2024 and 2025.

Circular Materials Announced Strategic Recycling Partnership with Call2Recycle

The partnership between the two entities has set a new standard for producer-led collaboration.

Improving graphite cathodes’ structure could lead to faster-charging EVs

Researchers have found a way to prevent lithium plating in electric vehicle batteries, which could lead to faster charging times.

How cracked cathodes help reduce Li-ion batteries’ charging time

New research out of the University of Michigan shows that cracks in the positive electrode of lithium-ion batteries reduce charging times.

Goldman Sachs says rising EV usage to power higher copper demand

Goldman Sachs said rising usage of electric vehicles (EV) was a "key pillar of copper's bullish story", forecasting copper demand from the sector to amount to 1 million tonnes (mt) this year, rising to 1.5 mt in 2025.

Exxon Mobil expands lithium bet with Tetra Technologies deal

Exxon Mobil (XOM.N) has agreed to develop more than 6,100 lithium-rich acres in Arkansas with Tetra Technologies Inc (TTI.N), the second move this year by the oil giant for control of assets needed to produce the electric vehicle battery metal.

Lithium Americas Corp. Begins Construction at Thacker Pass to Boost Domestic Lithium Supply Chain

Lithium Americas Corp. has initiated construction at its Thacker Pass lithium project in Humboldt County, Nevada. The project is aimed at producing 80,000 tonnes per year of battery-grade lithium carbonate, divided into two phases of 40,000 tpa each.

Call2Recycle Partners with EDI to Boost Battery Recycling Infrastructure

This step ensures highest quality output and minimal environmental impacts.

Aqua Metals Nevada Lithium Battery Recycling Plant Becomes Operational

It uses electricity to recycle, instead of traditional chemical processes, fossil fuels or furnaces.

Li-Cycle Unfurled New Spoke Recycling Facility in Alabama

The Alabama facility extends over 100,000 square feet in size, with an additional warehousing capacity of approximately 120,000 square feet.

U.S. steps away from flagship lithium project with Berkshire

In a February meeting with mining executives, President Joe Biden laid out an aggressive goal for the United States to produce more of its own minerals for the electric vehicle revolution in ways that respected the environment.

Nissan to acquire automotive battery firm Vehicle Energy Japan

Japan's Nissan Motor Co (7201.T) said on Wednesday it had agreed to acquire all the common shares in Vehicle Energy Japan Inc held by the lithium-ion battery maker's biggest shareholder.

$335 Million Put Towards Battery Recycling Programs

Under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Biden's administration has invested over 3 billion dollars in the United States lithium-ion industry. As part of this investment, 335 million dollars were specifically allocated towards the end-of-life of these products.

Panasonic to Build New Advanced Battery Manufacturing Facility in Kansas

The proposed project is expected to create significant economic activity and handful of opportunities for the local economy.

Volkswagen Group of America and Redwood Materials to Create Supply Chain for EV Battery Recycling

The new EV battery recycling collaboration will be facilitated by VWGoA’s nationwide network of approximately 1,000 dealers.

Aqua Metals to Deploy Innovative Li-ion Recycling Technology

Unlike other recycling processes, the proprietary Li AquaRefining process can produce high purity individual metals more efficiently.

Glencore Entered Into Strategic Partnership with Li-Ion Battery Recycler

With commercial agreements in place, Glencore will become an important partner to source battery feedstock for Li-Cycle’s Spoke facilities and black mass and sulfuric acid for Li-Cycle’s Hub facilities.

Li-Cycle Arizona EV Battery Recycling Facility Started Operations

The facility is strategically located in close proximity to its existing battery and manufacturing scrap supply network in the Southwestern United States.

Aurubis Commenced Test Operation at Hamburg Pilot Recycling Plant

Further to successful conclusion of the pilot phase, Aurubis AG plans to build a battery recycling plant on an industrial scale.

Nearly 12 Million Tonnes of Li-ion Batteries Will be Recycled by 2042

The report notes that Li-ion batteries dominate the electric vehicle (EV) market and are a major component of consumer electronics market.

TES Signed Strategic Overseas Agreement with CATL

The partnership will extend the services across new geographies.

Li-Cycle Announced New European Battery Recycling Plant

The strategic partners are now currently finalizing the site for the Spoke facility.

Battery Resources to Unveil Mammoth Battery Recycling Plant in August

The facility, built at an investment of $43 million, is expected to bring at least 150 jobs to the community.

TES Battery Recycling Plant Won UN Sustainability Award

The award recognizes businesses for developing innovative solution that embodies the ten principles of the United Nations Global Compact.

Li-Cycle Announced Strategic Partnerships to Boost Li-Ion Battery Recycling

Atlis Motor Vehicles is currently developing battery cells and packs, and the necessary charging infrastructure, with production slated to begin next year.