Battery recycling

DGAP-News: EcoGraf Limited: SungEel HiTech LiB Recycling Update

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Tuesday, March 16, 2021

EcoGraf Limited (EcoGraf or the Company) (ASX: EGR) is pleased to announce an update on progress with SungEel HiTech Co. Ltd ('SungEel') to evaluate the EcoGrafTM proprietary purification process to recover and re-use high-purity battery carbon anode material from production scrap and 'black mass' from lithium-ion battery materials produced at their South Korean plant.

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  • EcoGraf Limited (EcoGraf or the Company) (ASX: EGR) is pleased to announce an update on progress with SungEel HiTech Co. Ltd ('SungEel') to evaluate the EcoGrafTM proprietary purification process to recover and re-use high-purity battery carbon anode material from production scrap and 'black mass' from lithium-ion battery materials produced at their South Korean plant.
  • Based on the positive progress, SungEel has agreed to collaborate with Ecograf on battery recycling and to include a tailored EcoGraf(TM) recycling process to recover the carbon anode materials in their proposed new recycling plants in Europe and South Korea.
  • This is very positive for both SungEel and EcoGraf recycling developments.
  • EcoGraf is pleased to support SungEel with recovery carbon anode materials and contribute to closing the loop on battery recycling.

North America Lithium-ion Battery Recycling Market Forecast to 2027 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, March 12, 2021

The report provides trends prevailing in the North America lithium-ion battery recycling market along with the drivers and restraints pertaining to the market growth.

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  • The report provides trends prevailing in the North America lithium-ion battery recycling market along with the drivers and restraints pertaining to the market growth.
  • Growing demand of electric vehicles (EVs) is the major factor driving the growth of the North America lithium-ion battery recycling market.
  • However, issues associated with swing in raw battery materials cost is expected to hinder the growth of North America lithium-ion battery recycling market.
  • Consumer electronics segment held the largest share of North America lithium-ion battery recycling market throughout the forecast period.

Global $1.39 Billion Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Market to 2027: Recovery of Valuable Metals through Disposal of Lithium-Ion Batteries Driving Growth

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021

The lithium-ion battery recycling market is broadly segmented into five major regions - North America, Europe, APAC, MEA, and SAM.

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  • The lithium-ion battery recycling market is broadly segmented into five major regions - North America, Europe, APAC, MEA, and SAM.
  • Asia Pacific region held the largest share of global lithium-ion battery recycling market.
  • With growing procurement of electric vehicles in Asian economies, the scope of lithium-ion batteries would proliferate, thereby influencing the scope of lithium-ion battery recycling market as well.
  • Europe is another crucial market for the growth of lithium-ion battery recycling market over the forecast period.

Global Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Market Forecast to 2027 - Emergence of New Economical Methods of Lithium-Ion battery Recycling - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, March 4, 2021

The "Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Market Forecast to 2027 - COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis By Technology and Application" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Market Forecast to 2027 - COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis By Technology and Application" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The lithium-ion battery recycling market is broadly segmented into five major regions - North America, Europe, APAC, MEA, and SAM.
  • Asia Pacific region held the largest share of global lithium-ion battery recycling market.
  • Europe is another crucial market for the growth of lithium-ion battery recycling market over the forecast period.

Aqua Metals Files Provisional Patent for Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021

MCCARRAN, Nev., Feb. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aqua Metals, Inc. (NASDAQ: AQMS) ("Aqua Metals" or the "Company"), which is reinventing metals recycling with its AquaRefining technology, announced it has filed a provisional patent for recovering high-value metals from recycled lithium-ion batteries.

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  • MCCARRAN, Nev., Feb. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aqua Metals, Inc. (NASDAQ: AQMS) ("Aqua Metals" or the "Company"), which is reinventing metals recycling with its AquaRefining technology, announced it has filed a provisional patent for recovering high-value metals from recycled lithium-ion batteries.
  • We believe that expanding our patented AquaRefining hydrometallurgical approach to recycling the high-value metals of lithium-ion batteries is a smart, long-term strategy for Aqua Metals and in the best interest of our shareholders," said Steve Cotton, President and CEO of Aqua Metals.
  • The global lithium-ion battery recycling market, a new potential sector for Aqua Metals, is projected to reach$19.4 billionby 2026, at a CAGR of 38.1% during 2021-2026 (Valuates Report Nov. 2020).
  • Aqua Metals, Inc. (NASDAQ: AQMS) is reinventing metals recycling with its patented hydrometallurgical AquaRefining technology.

Li-Cycle Celebrates National Battery Day to Promote Responsible Recycling

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Thursday, February 18, 2021

Li-Cycle Corp., North Americas largest lithium-ion battery resource recycling company, is honoring National Battery Day by encouraging consumers and organizations to locate their used batteries and take action to recycle them responsibly.

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  • Li-Cycle Corp., North Americas largest lithium-ion battery resource recycling company, is honoring National Battery Day by encouraging consumers and organizations to locate their used batteries and take action to recycle them responsibly.
  • To meet this growing demand, Li-Cycle provides an affordable, safe and environmentally friendly processes to recycle all types of lithium-ion batteries.
  • Today serves as a reminder that we are celebrating Li-Cycles success while embracing our collective efforts to ensure a sustainable future through responsible battery recycling, said Li-Cycle Co-Founder and CEO Ajay Kochhar.
  • We are strong advocates for the critical importance of battery recycling and are proud to amplify the message of National Battery Day to encourage citizens of the world to take action.

Retriev Technologies Inc. and Marubeni Corporation Announce Strategic Partnership for Developing New Circular Business for End-of-Life Lithium-ion Batteries

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Thursday, February 18, 2021

Marubeni Corporation (hereinafter, Marubeni) and Retriev Technologies Inc. (hereinafter, Retriev) have entered into a Strategic Partnership Agreement with the aim of developing a new circular business for End-of-Life Lithium-ion batteries (hereinafter, EOL LiB).

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  • Marubeni Corporation (hereinafter, Marubeni) and Retriev Technologies Inc. (hereinafter, Retriev) have entered into a Strategic Partnership Agreement with the aim of developing a new circular business for End-of-Life Lithium-ion batteries (hereinafter, EOL LiB).
  • The companies will develop a business model by which valuable metals recovered from EOL LiB can be reused.
  • Retriev is a pioneer and market leader in the North American battery recycling industry.
  • Retrievs process involves crushing the batteries and then retrieving the valuable metals from the crushed materials.

Comstock Secures Majority Interest in Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Company; Facility Plans 10,000 Tons Per Year of 99.9% Pure Lithium-ion Cathodes for Clean Energy Transition

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021

LiNiCos facility was designed for, and perfectly situated to, receive, crush, and separate battery materials into black mass.

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  • LiNiCos facility was designed for, and perfectly situated to, receive, crush, and separate battery materials into black mass.
  • ARK Invest recently concluded that EV sales will increase to about 40% of global auto sales within five to six years.
  • LiNiCo plans to commence production later this year, building toward cathode production capacity of about 10,000 tons per year.
  • Green Li-Ion's Multi-Cathode technology and GLMC-1 control unit enhances current lithium ion battery recycling lines to produce 99.9% pure cathodes.

Aqua Metals Invests in LINICO, a Cleantech Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Innovator

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021

MCCARRAN, Nev., Feb. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aqua Metals, Inc. (NASDAQ: AQMS) ("Aqua Metals" or the "Company"), a leading innovator in lead battery metal recycling with its AquaRefining technology, is expanding into lithium-ion battery recycling by investing in LINICO Corporation (LiNiCo).

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  • MCCARRAN, Nev., Feb. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aqua Metals, Inc. (NASDAQ: AQMS) ("Aqua Metals" or the "Company"), a leading innovator in lead battery metal recycling with its AquaRefining technology, is expanding into lithium-ion battery recycling by investing in LINICO Corporation (LiNiCo).
  • Aqua Metals has committed a $2 million investment, paid in Aqua Metals shares, for a 10% ownership in LiNiCo, as part of its strategy to strengthen growth by potentially applying AquaRefining intellectual property to lithium-ion battery recycling while meeting its lead recycling commercial guidance.
  • (Green Li-ion), whose mission is to create a lithium-ion battery recycling technology designed to uniquely generate high-purity, high-value cathode ready material; LiNiCo, a newly capitalized cleantech aggregator focused on closed-loop lithium-ion battery recycling; and Comstock Mining Inc .
  • Aqua Metals, Inc. (NASDAQ: AQMS) is reinventing metals recycling with its patented hydrometallurgical AquaRefining technology.

Canadians Recycled a record 4.1 Million Kilograms of Used Batteries in 2020

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Battery consumers across Canada recycled more than 4.1 million kilograms of household batteries in 2020.

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  • Battery consumers across Canada recycled more than 4.1 million kilograms of household batteries in 2020.
  • Quebec residents collected 1.2 million kilograms of used batteries, maintaining a steady pace with collections from 2019.
  • British Columbia residents recycled over 780,000 kilograms of used batteries resulting in an annual increase of more than 8 percent.
  • Prince Edward Island residents recycled almost 20,000 kilograms of used batteries resulting in a decrease compared to 2019.