FAQ
We do not accept batteries from individuals.
To streamline battery collection, we only take batteries from organisations.
Please contact Call2Recycle to inquire about their battery pick-up services.
We do not accept batteries from individuals.
To streamline battery collection, we only take batteries from organisations.
Please contact Call2Recycle to inquire about their battery pick-up services.
Our recycling process emits less GHG than pyrometallurgy and less than the mining and processing required to make an all-new battery. By recuperating components, our process is a revolutionary improvement in battery manufacturing, one that enables a circular economy and embodies the spirit of sustainable development.
Unlike what’s currently done, our battery recycling process is achieved using hydrometallurgy instead of pyrometallurgy or combustion. This means that strategic elements contained in lithium-ion batteries are preserved rather than burned, as they would be in such a process.
Contact us and we can discuss your specific need.
No; we produce raw materials that are just as pure as those that come from mining. That means that in theory there is no limit to the number of recycling cycles a battery can undergo.
Our industrial-scale Centre of Excellence is located in Montreal, Canada.
Our commercial critical minerals extraction plant is in St-Bruno-de-Montarville, near Montreal, Canada.
The location of our upcoming commercial hydrometallurgy plant is still in identification stage.
It is estimated that by 2030, just over 2 million tons of batteries will reach end-of-life. By 2040, nearly 7 million tons of electric vehicle batteries will reach end-of-life in the North American and European markets. (Straits Research 2023 )
Our commercial critical minerals extraction plant will have a capacity of over 15,000 tons of lithium-ion batteries per year, the equivalent to more than 45,000 electric vehicles.
Lithion doesn’t sell batteries. However, you may get in touch with us to recycle your energy storage systems when they reach the end of their useful life.
Yes! We are looking for passionate colleagues to join our team! Check out our Careers page to learn more.
Our technology can process all types of lithium-ion batteries, including the following chemistries: lithium cobalt oxide (LCO), lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide (NMC), lithium manganese oxide (LMO), lithium nickel cobalt aluminum oxide (NCA), lithium iron phosphate (LFP) and nickel metal hybrid (NiMH).
Generally speaking, these are the batteries used in electronic devices, electric cars, electric tools, and energy storage systems.
Lithion is always interested in discussing our products with battery manufacturers. Please write us via our Contact. page. Our team will follow up with you.
