Electra Battery Materials (ELBM) and the Three Fires Group announced significant progress on the Aki Battery Recycling joint venture, the first Indigenous-led lithium-ion battery recycling initiative in Canada. Since launching the joint venture in 2024, key milestones and strategic developments include: Formal establishment of Canada’s first Indigenous-led lithium-ion battery recycling venture, with Reggie George appointed as President and Andre Marais as Director of Strategy & Corporate Development. Shortlisting of technology partners following site visits and comprehensive due diligence on advanced battery recycling platforms. Ongoing engagement with government partners to secure funding for a bankable feasibility study. Evaluation of prospective sites, with plans to co-locate or near-locate the facility alongside lithium-ion battery manufacturers and on or near First Nations lands to maximize regional impact. Integration with Electra’s hydrometallurgical refinery, enabling local processing of black mass into battery-grade materials for OEMs, establishing a fully Canadian closed-loop supply chain.
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