Goal: Sustainable Extraction of Critical Minerals from Spent Batteries

Watercycle Technologies Ltd, a UK-based climate-tech company specializing in critical minerals recovery, has entered into a cooperation agreement with German Primobius GmbH, a specialist in end-to-end battery recycling solutions and plant building.

“As a joint venture, Primobius combines the pioneering process capabilities of Neometals Ltd and SMS group’s extensive engineering expertise.” As reported, both companies are committed to collaborating on projects that support the sustainable extraction of critical minerals. Under this agreement, Watercycle and Primobius would pledge to share insights and optimize their respective technologies for battery recycling processes. “This cooperation will also serve as a framework to explore the potential for a deeper commercial relationship.”

According to the joint press release, Primobius’ technology offers a two-step method to recover high-value battery materials from end-of-life and scrap lithium-ion batteries to achieve reduced carbon emissions. “This innovative approach complements Watercycle’s sustainable, high-yield, low-cost mineral recovery systems, establishing a solid foundation for collaboration”, the information said. “The partnership aims to foster an innovative ecosystem, accelerating the commercialization of technologies intended to reduce the need for new raw materials in the battery supply chain.”

primobius.com, watercycletechnologies.com

(Published in GLOBAL RECYCLING Magazine 1/2025, Page 16, Photo: Watercycle/Primobius)