Latest Metal Recycling News

Lithium Universe advances its U.S. solar panel recycling strategy following silver’s historic classification as a Critical Metal, positioning itself to tap into soaring demand and a growing PV waste stream.

Lithium Universe Limited has secured exclusive rights to a breakthrough silver extraction technology from Macquarie University, promising high-purity silver recovery from solar panels while preserving valuable silicon wafers. This innovation complements their existing recycling and lithium refining strategies in North America.

Magontec Limited reports a 20.1% rise in gross profit to $9.3 million for the first nine months of 2025, driven by stronger magnesium alloy recycling and innovative electronic anode sales. The company also posts positive cashflow in Q3, signaling operational momentum.

Talga Group has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with United Catalyst Corporation, marking its entry into the US battery anode market and setting the stage for new graphite recycling and anode production facilities in South Carolina.

Infragreen Group Limited has reported a robust FY25 performance, with pro forma revenue and EBITDA significantly exceeding forecasts, supported by a successful $40 million IPO.

Sims Limited reported a 4.1% increase in sales revenue to A$7.494 billion for FY25, alongside a 48.1% jump in underlying EBITDA to A$430 million. Despite a statutory net loss, the company declared a fully franked final dividend of 13 cents per share, reflecting confidence amid market challenges and portfolio reshaping.

Ionic Rare Earths advances its rare earths strategy with major UK government funding, Brazilian JV progress, and US expansion talks amid China export controls.

Lithium Universe has completed the acquisition of New Age Minerals, gaining exclusive rights to a patented solar panel recycling technology that promises to revolutionize critical metal recovery. This move complements its lithium refinery ambitions and positions the company at the forefront of sustainable clean energy solutions.

Ionic Rare Earths’ UK subsidiary, Ionic Technologies, has won £11 million in government funding to spearhead a pioneering rare earth permanent magnet supply chain for electric vehicles, aiming to reduce UK dependence on Chinese exports and boost domestic EV manufacturing.

MTM Critical Metals has locked in a pre-permitted industrial site in Texas, positioning itself to commission its innovative metal recovery plant by year-end 2025 and accelerate U.S. commercial expansion.

MTM Critical Metals has announced a breakthrough in recovering gallium and germanium from semiconductor waste using its proprietary Flash Joule Heating technology, achieving recovery rates that rival traditional methods while offering a more sustainable and scalable solution.