Latest Recycling Technology News

Iondrive Limited has advanced its battery recycling ambitions by securing key partnerships in the US and Australia, commencing pilot plant construction, and gaining substantial government funding support.

Lithium Universe Limited has raised $2.5 million through a placement to advance its lithium refinery in Québec and innovative solar panel recycling technology. The funding highlights investor confidence in the company’s dual strategy to close North America’s lithium supply gap and pioneer sustainable metal recovery.

Lithium Universe and Macquarie University unveil a breakthrough in solar panel recycling technology that dramatically cuts acid consumption and boosts silver recovery efficiency. This innovation promises to reshape the economics and sustainability of photovoltaic waste processing.

Ionic Rare Earths has raised $15.6 million through a heavily oversubscribed rights issue and placement, anchored by a $3 million strategic investment from U.S.-based Argentem Creek Partners. The capital will fund the company’s global expansion in magnet recycling and rare earth supply chain development amid rising geopolitical tensions.

Lithium Universe has bolstered its photovoltaic recycling program by appointing a robotics expert to accelerate silver recovery technology, advancing plans for a Texas recycling facility.

Lithium Universe and Macquarie University have unveiled a breakthrough electrode design that dramatically improves silver recovery from end-of-life solar panels, promising higher efficiency and sustainability in recycling.

Lithium Universe Limited reports a major advance in silver recycling technology, achieving near-Britannia-grade purity in just five minutes using its proprietary JESE method. This innovation promises to reshape solar panel recycling with higher efficiency and sustainability.

Livium Ltd has entered a strategic partnership with South Korea’s Won Kwang S&T to tackle Australia’s growing solar panel waste through phased recycling initiatives, aiming to establish a domestic photovoltaic recycling facility.

Metallium Limited and Ucore Rare Metals have entered a binding 12-month collaboration to integrate their cutting-edge technologies, aiming to establish the first fully U.S.-based rare earth element refining pathway and reduce reliance on Chinese supply chains.

Lithium Universe Limited and Macquarie University have jointly applied for a $386,000 grant to develop a cutting-edge solar panel recycling pilot that could transform resource recovery and sustainability in Australia’s clean energy sector.

Livium Ltd reports a maiden profit at its battery recycling arm Envirostream, advances its lithium extraction joint venture with Mineral Resources, and secures a $30 million grant for its lithium ferro phosphate demonstration plant.

Neometals has agreed to sell its 50% stake in the lithium-ion battery recycling joint venture Primobius to SMS Group for €5 million upfront plus future royalties, marking a strategic pivot away from capital-intensive projects.