EC 231-158-0
Also known as Co.
chemXplore tracks 11 projects producing cobalt, of which 6 are active.
Of the active ones, 4 new construction, 1 expansion and 1 revamp / retrofit.
The facility can process 7,000 tonnes of black mass annually and recover more than 90% of its cobalt, nickel and copper.
The project adds cobalt recycling and targets €60m in annual savings by Q4 2028; FY 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance remains slightly above €1bn.
LXM treats acidic battery leachates, HP3 targets high-pressure processing, and SRM2 removes sulfate from seawater injection flows.
Demand diversification, new industries and above‑ground constraints are driving cross‑border metals trade; Trafigura has deployed $7bn and invested in power, rail, storage and processing.
Moving from startup to series production via a fabless model and long-term manufacturing deal; regional European manufacturing and sodium‑ion chemistry aim to reduce lithium dependence.
Highlights binders, PVDF and thermal/safety materials for EV and stationary batteries; 15% PVDF capacity expansion completed in June 2026; visit Booth #2714 Oct 12–15 in Detroit.
Validated cold‑start to −40°C and multi‑segment testing support move from technology development to pilot‑scale and small‑series production readiness.
Assessment finds no need to revise current recycling efficiency and material recovery targets; calls for continued monitoring and sets next review by 18 August 2031.
Belgian PM cited a Belgian‑Indian joint venture aiming to capture 10% of India’s lithium‑ion battery recycling capacity within five years.
New Krefeld laboratory tests iron oxide and iron phosphate directly in cells to speed assessment for LFP and sodium‑ion batteries and support Western value chains.
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