Latest Electronic Waste News

Iondrive Limited has inked a binding Term Sheet with Livium Limited to commercialise its innovative Deep Eutectic Solvent (DES) technology for recycling critical materials from batteries, solar panels, and e-waste in Australia, with a pilot plant set to begin commissioning by the end of 2025.

Iondrive Limited has secured a binding agreement with Colt Recycling LLC to test its innovative deep eutectic solvent technology for recovering rare earth elements from electronic waste, aiming to scale operations in North America.

Close the Loop Limited reported a 7% decline in revenue to $195.1 million for FY25, alongside a significant net loss increase to $21.9 million, driven by operational challenges and one-off costs. The company is navigating leadership changes and portfolio adjustments while maintaining a focus on sustainability and circular economy growth.

Metallium Limited has secured exclusive lease options for two fully permitted U.S. sites, advancing its strategy to deploy its Flash Joule Heating technology across multiple states. This move complements its flagship Texas campus and positions the company for rapid scale-up in the growing e-waste metal recovery sector.

Iondrive Limited has won a $3.9 million government grant to advance its innovative urban mining technology, accelerating the construction of a pilot plant focused on critical minerals recovery from lithium-ion batteries.

Iondrive Limited advances its proprietary battery recycling technology with a pilot plant design, European consortium formation, and new e-waste initiatives, supported by significant grant funding.

Ionic Rare Earths’ Brazilian joint venture Viridion has secured land and government backing to build South America’s inaugural rare earth refining and recycling centre, aiming to start operations by late 2026.

Viridis Mining and Minerals, through its Brazilian JV Viridion, has secured municipal land in Poços de Caldas to build Latin America’s first rare earth refining and recycling centre, backed by strong government support and aligned with Brazil’s critical minerals strategy.

Metallium Ltd has raised A$50 million to accelerate the commercial launch of its patented Flash Joule Heating technology in the U.S., aiming to revolutionize strategic metal recovery from waste and ore. The company is set to commission its first commercial plant in Texas by early 2026, backed by key partnerships and strong institutional support.

MTM Critical Metals has achieved a breakthrough in recovering high-grade antimony from U.S.-sourced electronic waste, surpassing traditional mine grades and supporting U.S. efforts to secure critical metal supplies amid global supply disruptions.

Iondrive Limited is expanding its proprietary Deep Eutectic Solvent technology into the burgeoning e-waste urban mining sector, backed by a South Australian government grant. The company aims to recover valuable metals from printed circuit boards, tapping into a global market worth billions yet largely unrecycled.

MTM Critical Metals has confirmed the scalability of its Flash Joule Heating reactor, paving the way for commercial operations at its Texas facility later this year. The modular design promises potential throughput beyond initial targets.