BatX Energies Pvt. Ltd., a leading lithium-ion battery recycling company, has inaugurated its Critical Minerals Extraction plant (HUB-1) in Uttar Pradesh. This facility marks a significant step in extracting essential materials such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, and manganese from used lithium-ion batteries. 

The facility aims to address the growing need for these critical minerals, which are vital to India’s expanding electric vehicle (EV) sector and reduce dependence on imports, supporting the country’s Net Zero 2070 goal and AtmaNirbhar Bharat vision.  

The new plant builds on a 21-month industrial pilot program initiated in mid-2023. The HUB-1 facility utilizes BatX’s proprietary chemical process to extract high-purity critical materials, intended for use in battery manufacturing. The hydrometallurgical plant, designed and fabricated in-house, is optimized to recycle all types of lithium-ion battery waste, including manufacturing rejects from upcoming gigafactories.  

The facility operates using zero-emission, zero-waste processes, with low energy consumption while meeting stringent ESG targets. By improving the availability and affordability of critical materials for EV batteries, the facility aligns with India’s Battery Waste Management Rules 2022.  

Utkarsh Singh, Co-founder and CEO of BatX Energies, stated, "Electric vehicles are leading the clean energy revolution, and BatX Energies is committed to advancing this transition. The HUB-1 facility reflects our dedication to sustainable extractive metallurgy, creating a circular economy by recycling used batteries and reintegrating critical materials."  

Vikrant Singh, CTO and Co-founder of BatX Energies, added, “This plant is the result of four years of R&D and hard work from our dedicated team. We thank our investors, stakeholders, and the Government of India, including initiatives like Startup India, MSME, and the PSA Office for EU-TTC, as well as EXIM Bank of India, for their support.”