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Re.lion.bat. Circular GmbH
Impact-drivenPrivate SectorRenewable Energies & Environmental TechnologyClimate & Environmental Protection
About Re.lion.bat. Circular GmbH
Re.lion.bat. Circular GmbH, founded in 2021, is a joint venture of BASF SE, Mercedes-Benz AG, and Primobius GmbH. The organization is dedicated to establishing a sustainable circular economy for lithium-ion battery materials. It specializes in the hydrometallurgical recycling of "black mass" from used batteries to recover critical raw materials like lithium, cobalt, nickel, and manganese. In November 2023, it opened a pilot plant in Schwarzheide, Germany, with an annual capacity of 2,500 tons of battery scrap. This is equivalent to materials from approximately 10,000 electric vehicle batteries. The plant uses green power and is crucial for Europe's raw material independence and sustainable mobility.
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Sustainability Goals
Responsible Consumption & Production
Building a Circular Economy for Battery Materials
RELIONBAT Circular GmbH establishes advanced recycling processes to recover lithium-ion battery materials, reducing reliance on primary raw materials. This promotes sustainable resource use and minimizes waste.
Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
Innovative Infrastructure for Sustainable Battery Recycling
With its hydrometallurgical recycling plant in Schwarzheide, the organization establishes resilient infrastructure for recovering critical battery raw materials. The facility serves as a blueprint for future large-scale recycling operations.
Climate Action
Reducing Battery Production's Carbon Footprint
By recycling battery materials and utilizing green power, the organization significantly lowers the carbon footprint of battery production. This contributes substantially to combating climate change.
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Q1What is the core mission of Re.lion.bat. Circular GmbH?
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The organization's core mission is to establish a sustainable circular economy for lithium-ion battery materials, particularly from electric vehicles and stationary storage systems. It aims to reduce reliance on primary raw materials and minimize the environmental footprint associated with battery production.
Q2Where does Re.lion.bat. Circular GmbH operate its pilot plant and what is its capacity?
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A hydrometallurgical recycling pilot plant was opened in Schwarzheide, Germany, in November 2023. This facility is designed to process 2,500 tons of battery scrap and black mass annually, equivalent to materials from approximately 10,000 electric vehicle batteries. It is strategically co-located with BASF's cathode active material plant.
Q3What technology does Re.lion.bat. Circular GmbH use for battery recycling?
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The organization specializes in the hydrometallurgical recycling of "black mass" – the shredded material from used batteries. This process recovers critical, high-purity battery-grade raw materials such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, and manganese.
Q4Who are the founders and partners of Re.lion.bat. Circular GmbH?
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Re.lion.bat. Circular GmbH was founded in 2021 as a joint venture of BASF SE, Mercedes-Benz AG, and Primobius GmbH. Primobius GmbH is itself a joint venture of SMS group and Neometals Ltd.
Q5Which UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) does Re.lion.bat. Circular GmbH contribute to?
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The organization primarily contributes to SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production). Secondarily, it supports SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure) and SDG 13 (Climate Action) through its advanced recycling processes.
