Core Insights - American Battery Technology Company (ABTC) has been awarded "Recycling Technology Solution of the Year" by CleanTech Breakthrough, recognizing its advancements in battery recycling technology and contributions to a circular supply chain for critical battery materials [1][2]. Company Achievements - ABTC's innovative "de-manufacturing" recycling process utilizes selective hydrometallurgical processing, allowing for high recovery rates of critical materials such as lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese, copper, and aluminum [3][5]. - The company has transitioned from a commissioning phase to 24/7 operations, achieving significant milestones including sourcing large-scale batteries from automotive OEMs and producing low-impurity intermediate black mass material [4][6]. Technological Innovations - The strategic de-manufacturing recycling process is feedstock-agnostic, capable of processing various lithium-ion battery sizes and chemistries, producing recycled materials like copper, aluminum, steel, lithium intermediate, and black mass [3][5]. - ABTC's first commercial recycling facility commenced operations in 2023, featuring an internally-developed system to process lithium-ion batteries and produce intermediate materials [6][12]. Market Positioning - ABTC's technologies are designed to reduce reliance on imported critical materials while supporting a sustainable and circular supply chain, positioning the company as a leader in sustainable battery materials manufacturing [8][10]. - The establishment of the first North American commercial circular supply chain partnership with BASF aims to close the loop for lithium-ion batteries in North America [12]. Future Plans - ABTC secured a $144 million grant from the U.S. DOE in 2024 to construct a second commercial-scale lithium-ion battery recycling facility, which will increase processing capacity by 100,000 tonnes per year [12].
American Battery Technology Company Named "Recycling Technology Solution 2025" by CleanTech Breakthrough