American Battery Technology Company Wins ‘Recycling Technology Solution 2025’
American Battery Technology Company (NASDAQ: ABAT) has been recognized as ‘Recycling Technology Solution of the Year’ by CleanTech Breakthrough for its groundbreaking battery recycling technologies. The company’s unique ‘de-manufacturing’ process differs from traditional smelting and shredding methods by utilizing selective hydrometallurgical processing.
Innovative Recycling Technology
ABAT’s system is feedstock-agnostic, capable of processing various lithium-ion battery types with high recovery rates of critical materials including lithium, nickel, cobalt, and manganese. The company’s achievements include:
- Winning BASF’s global Battery Recycling Circularity Challenge in 2019
- Commencing commercial operations in 2023 with 24/7 production
- Securing a $144 million DOE grant in 2024 for a second facility with 100,000 tonnes annual capacity
- Establishing the first North American commercial circular supply chain partnership with BASF
Strategic Milestones
The company’s strategic de-manufacturing recycling process combines targeted selective hydrometallurgical methods, allowing for:
- A feedstock-agnostic system capable of processing various lithium-ion battery sizes and chemistries
- High recovery rates of critical materials, including lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese, copper, and aluminum
- Sustainable practices reducing waste, air pollution, and natural resource usage
ABAT’s innovative recycling technologies are positioned to address market needs efficiently, reducing reliance on imported critical materials while supporting a more sustainable and circular supply chain. With continued enhancements at its facility, ABAT is poised to lead in sustainable battery materials manufacturing for both domestic and global strategic customers.
