Projects targeting nickel

chemXplore tracks 7 projects targeting nickel, of which 3 have not started up yet.

2 Announced / Concept 1 Commissioning & Start-up

3 new construction.

Expected start-ups per year; 2 of the live projects carry no start-up date yet.

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18 June 2026 NAN Silox GreenMet Li-ion battery recycling platform in Andhra Pradesh · Announced / Concept · India

Owners and developers: Aurubis (1), N.A.N. Silox GreenMet Pvt. Ltd. (1), Silox SA (1), United States Strategic Metals, LLC (1)

Investors: Appian Capital Advisory (1)

Contractors, licensors, and offtakers are recorded on all 3 of them For subscribers

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Nickel news

All news on Nickel (also known as Nickel metal): plants, production capacities, investments and involved companies.

16 September 2026

European Commission raises objections to MMG's proposed acquisition of Anglo American's nickel business

Regulator flags risk that the deal could curtail low-carbon ferronickel supply into Europe, raising stainless-steel production costs and weakening resilience.
14 September 2026

Altris, Clarios and InoBat push sodium‑ion toward pilot‑scale production

Validated cold‑start to −40°C and multi‑segment testing support move from technology development to pilot‑scale and small‑series production readiness.
11 September 2026

European Commission: EU battery recycling targets remain fit for purpose

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.
4 September 2026

Bart De Wever highlights Silox’s India battery-recycling plans

Belgian PM cited a Belgian‑Indian joint venture aiming to capture 10% of India’s lithium‑ion battery recycling capacity within five years.
4 September 2026

LANXESS opens Krefeld lab to test iron‑based LFP battery materials

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.
6 August 2026

Aurubis raises full‑year outlook after stronger Q3 and major project progress

Group EBT and ROCE improved; Q3 outperformed prior quarters; large recycling plant started and ~90% of €1.7bn investment programme completed.

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6 August 2026

Worley wins engineering contract for USSM multi‑metallic processing hub

Engineering, procurement and construction support for a cobalt refinery and black‑mass line to convert cobalt hydroxide and battery black mass into critical metals.
31 July 2026

Umicore H1 2026 results

Adj. EBITDA +33% to €577m and margin 30.2%; revenues €1.9bn; Free Operating Cash Flow €295m; guidance upgraded to slightly above €1bn adj. EBITDA for FY2026.
18 June 2026

NAN GreenMet and Silox form 50:50 JV to build India's advanced Li‑ion battery recycling platform

A 50:50 joint venture will set up India's most advanced Li‑ion battery recycling and critical minerals recovery platform.
8 June 2026

Aurubis Italia first site in Italy awarded The Copper Mark

Avellino rod plant becomes first in Italy to gain The Copper Mark, completing certification of all four rod plants and expanding verified coverage across the group's production network.
21 April 2026

CATL unveils six battery innovations and integrated charge–swap network

Six batteries: Shenxing (10–15C); Qilin 280Wh/kg (1,000km) & Condensed 350Wh/kg (1,500km); Freevoy hybrid 230Wh/kg (600km); Naxtra Na‑ion GWh scale; charge–swap network, 4k stations.
5 March 2026

Altris and Mecaware Join 2026 EIC Accelerator

Selected for EIC funding, they aim to scale battery materials and recycling, enhancing Europe's clean energy and circular economy efforts.
4 March 2026

Boliden Kevitsa Initiates Change Talks Due to Finnish Mining Tax Increase

Finnish mining tax hike affects 285 jobs and halts a EUR 1 billion investment decision. Change talks to conclude in six weeks, impacting all 500 employees.
7 December 2025

Toray Develops Technology for 95% Lithium Recovery from Batteries

New nanofiltration membrane efficiently recovers lithium from used batteries, enhancing recycling and supporting closed-loop systems for electrified vehicles.
30 October 2025

Axens to Acquire Eurecat, Enhance Catalyst and Metals Recycling

Eurecat will continue serving the catalyst market, maintaining confidentiality and focusing on circularity and carbon footprint reduction, with potential expansion into metal recycling.
21 October 2025

Rely Joins TNO VoltaChem's Anion Exchange Membrane Electrolyser Program

The program aims to advance AEM electrolysers, focusing on safety, energy management, and cost efficiency, using PGM-free technology for sustainable hydrogen production.
24 September 2025

Aurubis Opens First US Multimetal Recycling Plant

The new Georgia plant produces strategic metals, boosting US supply chain independence and creating 240 jobs, with plans to process 180,000 tons of recycling material annually.
11 September 2025

Stargate Hydrogen Uses BASF's Ultrason® for Lightweight Electrolyzer Frames

Ultrason® S enhances electrolyzer frames with chemical resistance, durability, and design flexibility, boosting green hydrogen production efficiency and reducing costs.
29 August 2025

BASF Delivers First CAM for Semi-Solid-State Batteries to WELION

BASF and WELION advance Solid-State battery tech, achieving mass production in a year with enhanced energy density and safety through new CAM technology.
28 August 2025

Aurubis Launches Steam Accumulator at Lünen Recycling Site

The new system cuts 2 million m³ natural gas and 5,000 tons CO₂ annually, saving over €1 million in EBITDA. Funded by BMWE, it aligns with climate goals and boosts energy efficiency.
3 June 2025

BASF Launches Black Mass Battery Recycling Plant in Germany

The plant processes 15,000 tons of lithium-ion batteries annually, aiding circular economy goals by recovering key metals for new cathode materials, enhancing EU battery recycling efforts.
23 April 2025

Nobian and Partners Launch Rare Metal Recycling for Electrolyzers

A new initiative recycles rare metals from electrolyzers, enhancing circularity and reducing reliance on virgin materials in the chlor-alkali industry.
19 March 2025

Chandra Asri Group to build CA-EDC plant in Cilegon

IDR 15 trillion CA-EDC complex with 400kt caustic (solid)/827kt liquid and 500kt EDC yearly; 3,250 jobs; completion targeted for 2027; 2025 capex USD 350–400m.
4 March 2025

Chandra Asri Group to build CA‑EDC plant in Cilegon, Banten

Designated a National Strategic Project, the CA‑EDC complex will cost IDR 15 trillion and produce 400,000 t caustic soda and 500,000 t EDC per year.
21 October 2024

Mercedes opens battery recycling plant in Germany with 96% recovery rate

The plant uses a mechanical-hydrometallurgical process to recover lithium, nickel, and cobalt, supporting sustainable electric mobility and circular economy goals.
16 April 2024

BASF Begins Operating Prototype Battery Recycling Metal Refinery in Germany

The new plant optimizes battery recycling, recovering valuable metals and supporting Europe's battery materials ecosystem, enhancing sustainability and self-sufficiency in line with EU regulations.
18 January 2024

Andrada Group to Open €33M Green Energy Recycling Plant in Sóskút

The plant will create 160 jobs, recycle energy storage systems, and support Hungary's green transition with advanced, sustainable technology. Operations to expand across Europe.
1 September 2023

Andrada Group to Build Battery Recycling Plant in Hungary

The plant will recycle 10,000 tons of EV batteries annually, create 200 jobs, and receive HUF 4.7 billion in government support. It will use advanced, environmentally safe technology.
1 June 2023

Devon County Council Backs Altilium's Battery Recycling Initiative

A Devon-based firm recycles EV batteries, recovering over 95% of critical minerals. Supported by local and national funds, it plans to scale up operations in the UK and Europe.
22 October 2018

BASF and Nornickel Partner for European Battery Materials

A new plant in Finland will produce battery materials for 300,000 electric vehicles annually, using renewable energy. A long-term supply agreement ensures local nickel and cobalt sourcing.