PROCESSING

Electra successfully recycles black mass at recommissioned plant

Electra has completed the first plant-scale recycling of black mass material in North America using a proprietary hydrometallurgical process.

 Electra’s refinery north of Toronto could play an essential role in the growth of the domestic EV supply chain as demand for EVs increases annually. Photo: Electra

Electra’s refinery north of Toronto could play an essential role in the growth of the domestic EV supply chain as demand for EVs increases annually. Photo: Electra

The black mass demonstration plant launched in late December and has processed material in batch mode, successfully extracting nickel, cobalt, manganese, copper, lithium, and graphite. In line with Electra's...

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