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MiniMines Claims High-Purity Mineral Recovery From Used Batteries
MiniMines Claims High-Purity Mineral Recovery From Used Batteries
The Story in Brief
Clean-tech company MiniMines says its patented Hybrid-Hydrometallurgy process can recycle batteries across chemistries, including those used in phones, laptops, drones and electric vehicles. The company says it recovers lithium, cobalt, nickel and copper at a 96% recovery rate and above 99% purity. It also claims the process produces no solid, liquid or gaseous waste.
MiniMines says it is building a critical mineral refining complex on 40 acres provided at subsidised rates by the Karnataka government. It expects processing capacity to reach about 45,000 metric tonnes a year by the end of 2028. The company said India’s battery manufacturing is expanding, but precursor cathode materials remain a missing part of the local supply chain.
The Indian Opinion
Battery recycling could support India’s electric vehicle ambitions and reduce dependence on imported materials. However, MiniMines’ recovery, purity and zero-discharge figures are company claims and would need independent verification at larger commercial scale. Public discussion should avoid presenting planned capacity as achieved capacity. Clear environmental monitoring and transparent reporting will be important as such facilities expand.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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