Latest Recycling News

Brazilian Rare Earths has secured a decade-long heavy rare earth offtake deal with Carester, aligning Brazil’s high-grade resources with a leading European separation facility. This partnership also includes engineering support to accelerate BRE’s refinery development.

Finbar Group has confirmed the unconditional sale of its Rivervale development site for $13.68 million, with settlement expected by mid-October, boosting its H1 FY2026 earnings.

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.

Locksley Resources has produced a high-grade antimony concentrate exceeding market standards from its Desert Antimony Mine in California, marking a significant step toward a fully domestic US antimony supply chain.

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.

Altech has detailed its Sodium Nickel Chloride (SNC) battery technology designed specifically for hazardous explosive environments, highlighting superior safety, longevity, and minimal maintenance compared to traditional battery chemistries.

Lithium Universe is evaluating a strategic site in Brownsville, Texas, to establish a photovoltaic solar panel recycling facility, complementing its Australian efforts. The move taps into Texas's booming solar market, supportive regulations, and robust industrial infrastructure.

Metallium’s U.S. subsidiary has signed a pivotal Memorandum of Understanding with Glencore, setting the stage for a major supply and offtake partnership in electronic scrap recycling. This collaboration underpins Metallium’s Texas facility launch and validates its proprietary technology in a competitive market.

Critica Limited reports strong preliminary beneficiation results from its Jupiter rare earths project, achieving consistent ~95% mass rejection and a 6–10x uplift in rare earth grades. A closed-circuit pilot plant is now under construction to optimise recovery and advance product development.

Range International has completed the first tranche of a capital raise, securing A$1.58 million to support growth in Indonesia and the Philippines while reducing debt.

Latrobe Magnesium Limited has successfully commenced production of Magnesium Oxide at its Hazelwood North Demonstration Plant, marking a significant operational milestone. The company is advancing towards steady-state output and exploring by-product commercialisation.

Livium’s Envirostream has extended its battery recycling contract with LG Energy Solution to 2029, expanding its scope to include end-of-life residential lithium-ion batteries across Australia.