Aurubis and Talga partner to develop first-of-its-kind process for battery-grade recycled graphite

Aurubis AG and Australian battery materials and technology company Talga Group Ltd signed a development agreement for a recycled graphite anode product from lithium-ion batteries. Tests with initial batches of Aurubis material from lithium-Ion batteries have led to very promising results. The development project aims to extend the Talga technology to all Aurubis graphite feed materials through closer collaboration between both companies.

Aurubis' expertise in recycling complex materials will be complemented with Talga's innovative graphite processing and anode making technologies. The partners aim to finalize this development for product readiness by 2025. The project is driven by growing customer interest in recycled graphite anodes. Aurubis and Talga follow the strategic approach of keeping valuable graphite in the loop to establish a European supply chain for this valuable material, which is a crucial input factor for the battery industry.