Name of the Project
Lithium-ion battery (LIB) recycling operation.

Location
Germany.

Project Owner/s
Primobius, a joint venture between Neometals and SMS Group.

Project Description
The project envisages construction of a 50 t/d commercial scale LIB recycling plant, based on successful pilot plant trials of Neometals’ proprietary hydrometallurgical flowsheet.

The recycling plant flowsheet, which has been tested at pilot scale, comprises a battery preparation and shredding section to remove metal casings, foils and plastics in the feed preparation facility, and a leaching, recovery and refining section that will deliver chemical products using the hydrometallurgical processing facility.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Net Present Value/Internal Rate of Return
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
Capital costs are estimated at €150-million, including a 10% contingency.

Planned Start/End Date
Not stated.

Latest Developments
The demonstration plant trials and feasibility study are on schedule for completion in July 2021 and December 2021 respectively, with a final investment decision expected in the March quarter of 2022.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
Strategic Metallurgy (mass-energy balance study) and Primero Group (process design criteria, equipment selection and layout).

Contact Details for Project Information
Neometals, tel +61 8 9322 1182 or email info@neometals.com.au.