Brits project wint zeldzame metalen uit batterijafval

A UK consortium called ReCAM has developed modular technology that processes 550 pounds of electric vehicle battery waste per hour, recovering critical metals like lithium, nickel, and cobalt. The system converts "black mass"—metal-rich powder from shredded batteries—directly into usable battery components through a single-stage process, eliminating the need to export waste for overseas processing. With EV battery waste expected to reach 94,000 tonnes annually by 2040, this domestic recycling solution aims to secure the UK's green energy supply chain while reducing export emissions and