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Yangquan Company Proposes 120,000-ton Spent Battery Recycling Project
On March 17, an environmental protection technology company in Yangquan proposed the construction of the "Annual 120,000-ton Spent New Energy Power Battery Comprehensive Utilization Project." Phase I of the project involves the dismantling and crushing of 20,000 tons of spent new energy power batteries and the cascade utilization of 5,000 tons of spent new energy batteries.
Mar 27, 2026 17:36
Wenzhou Battery Firm to Add 5,000 Tons Annual Capacity for Spent Lithium-Ion Battery Utilization
On March 16, the Longwan District Bureau of Ecology and Environment released the environmental impact assessment public notice for the "Spent Power Battery Dismantling and Standardized Cascade Utilization Project" undertaken by a battery energy company in Wenzhou. The project primarily involves battery assembly processes. It will add an annual capacity for cascade utilization of 5,000 tons of spent lithium-ion batteries, which are primarily used for base station backup power and energy storage systems.
Mar 27, 2026 17:36
Jiujiang to Approve EIA for 38,000-Ton Lithium Battery Recycling Project
On March 20, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the environmental impact assessment approval process for construction projects, the Jiujiang Municipal Bureau of Ecology and Environment planned to accept the environmental impact assessment documents for the "Ruichang City Lithium New Energy Battery Material Regeneration Production Project" undertaken by a company in Jiangxi. The core content of the project is to construct a comprehensive project for the precise recycling and regeneration of spent lithium battery materials, with a planned annual processing capacity of 38,000 tons of spent lithium-ion batteries. This includes 2 precise dismantling and material regeneration lines for lithium iron phosphate, with an annual processing capacity of 20,000 tons;
Mar 27, 2026 17:35
Hubei New Energy Firm Unveils EIA for 240,000-ton Lithium Iron Phosphate Project
Recently, a new energy company in Hubei released the first public notice for the environmental impact assessment of its "Annual 240,000-ton Iron Process Lithium Iron Phosphate and Supporting Public Auxiliary Facilities Project." Upon completion, the project will achieve an annual production scale of 240,000 tons of lithium iron phosphate.
Mar 27, 2026 17:35
Lianyungang Approves EIA for 50,000-ton Spent Lithium Battery Recycling Project
On March 24, the Lianyungang Municipal Bureau of Ecology and Environment released the acceptance announcement for the environmental impact assessment report of the "Annual 50,000-ton Spent Lithium Battery Resource Utilization Project" undertaken by a recycling technology company in Jiangsu. The project involves constructing 1 cascade utilization production line and 2 regeneration utilization production lines, establishing a resource utilization capacity of 50,000 tons/year for spent lithium batteries.
Mar 27, 2026 17:34
Bengbu Approves EIA for 20,000 Ton Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery Material Repair Project
Recently, the Bengbu Municipal Bureau of Ecology and Environment in Anhui Province released the acceptance announcement for the environmental impact assessment report of the "Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery Cathode Material Repair Project" undertaken by a new energy technology company in Anhui. Phase I involves the procurement of pretreatment equipment, separation and repair equipment, mixing equipment, environmental protection equipment, etc., and the construction of one new production line for repairing 10,000 tons of lithium iron phosphate battery cathode materials. Phase II involves the construction of one new production line for repairing 10,000 tons of lithium iron phosphate battery cathode materials.
Mar 27, 2026 17:34
Jiujiang Approves $60M Lithium Battery Recycling Project in Ruichang Economic Zone
Recently, the Jiujiang Municipal Bureau of Ecology and Environment in Jiangxi Province released the acceptance announcement for the environmental impact assessment report of the "Ruichang City Lithium New Energy Battery Material Regeneration Production Project" undertaken by a company in Jiangxi. According to the public notice, a new materials company in Jiangxi has a project investment of 60 million yuan. The construction site is located in the Ruichang Economic Development Zone in Jiangxi. The project involves constructing 4 production lines, including 2 precise dismantling and material regeneration lines for lithium iron phosphate, with an annual processing capacity of 20,000 tons;
Mar 27, 2026 17:33
Shanxi Company Invests 47M in Lithium Battery Recycling Project, Aims for 20K Tons Annual Output
Recently, a relevant website released the environmental impact assessment announcement for the "Shanxi Lithium Battery Recycling, Crushing, and Powdering Project (First Phase)" undertaken by a company in Shanxi. According to the public announcement, the project has a total investment of 47 million yuan and is located in the Songcun Industrial Park, Zhangzi County, Changzhi City, Shanxi Province. It plans to construct 3 lithium battery powdering and crushing production lines, with an annual output of 20,000 tons of graphite powder, copper granules, aluminum granules, and lithium cobalt oxide powder.
Mar 27, 2026 17:31
Shandong Low-Carbon Tech Firm to Start Battery Recycling Project, Aiming for 50,000 Packs Annually
Recently, a relevant website released the completion environmental protection acceptance monitoring report for the "Green Dismantling, Energy Saving, Emission Reduction, Recycling, and Reuse Vehicle Power Battery Pack Project" undertaken by a low-carbon technology company in Shandong, indicating the project is about to enter the production phase. The project primarily procures battery pack dismantling equipment, battery pack testing equipment, module testing equipment, battery testing equipment, assembly equipment, etc. Using acquired spent power battery packs as raw materials and purchased wiring harnesses, casings, etc., as auxiliary materials, through processes of dismantling, assembly, testing, and assembly
Mar 27, 2026 17:30
Fuding Bureau Approves EIA for Lithium Battery Recycling Project with 80,000 Tons Annual Capacity
Recently, the Fuding Ecological Environment Bureau in Ningde City, Fujian Province, released the acceptance announcement for the environmental impact assessment document of the "Lithium Battery Material (General Industrial Solid Waste) Collection and Recycling Project" undertaken by an environmental protection technology company in Ningde. This project involves the recycling and processing of waste battery materials and waste lithium battery electrode sheet materials. It utilizes anode (negative electrode) sheets to separate copper particles and graphite powder through crushing and screening processes. The project has an annual capacity of recycling 30,000 tons of waste battery materials and processing 50,000 tons of waste lithium battery electrode sheet materials.
Mar 27, 2026 17:30
Yantai Approves 12,000 Tons/Year Battery Recycling Project in Zhaoyuan
Recently, the official website of the Yantai Municipal People's Government in Shandong Province released the acceptance announcement for the environmental impact assessment document of the "12,000 Tons/Year High-Efficiency Power Battery Regeneration and Harmless Treatment Project (Phase I)" undertaken by a technology company in Zhaoyuan. Upon completion, the project will process 12,000 tons/year of power batteries, including a processing capacity of 8,000 tons/year for lithium iron phosphate battery recycling and 4,000 tons/year for ternary battery recycling. It will recover positive and negative electrode materials (black powder), aluminum granules, copper granules, iron granules, etc., annually.
Mar 27, 2026 17:29
Anhui Recycling Tech Firm Launches $45M Waste Utilization Project in Hefei Xinzhan High-Tech Zone
Recently, the Hefei Xinzhan High-Tech Industrial Development Zone in Anhui Province released an announcement regarding the approval decisions for environmental impact assessment documents for construction projects made between March 2, 2026, and March 8, 2026. According to the announcement, a company specializing in recycling technology in Anhui has a comprehensive waste resource utilization project with a total investment of 45 million yuan. The construction site is located in the Hefei Xinzhan High-Tech Industrial Development Zone. The project will establish one new production line for the physical separation of lithium battery negative electrode sheets, one comprehensive utilization line for lithium battery positive/negative electrode sheets
Mar 27, 2026 17:28
Guangdong Company Launches Public Participation for Spent Lithium Battery Recycling Project in Huadu District
Recently, a relevant website released the first public notice for public participation in the environmental impact assessment of the "Guangdong Province Spent Lithium Battery Recycling Industry Base Cluster Project (Phase I)" undertaken by a company from Guangdong. According to the public notice, the project is located in Huadu District, Guangzhou City, and is primarily engaged in the comprehensive utilization of spent lithium batteries. Upon completion, using 15,000 t/a of spent lithium-ion battery cells as raw materials, the project will produce main products including ternary battery mixed powder
Mar 27, 2026 17:28
Hunan New Energy Firm Completes Environmental Inspection for Lithium Battery Recycling Project
Recently, the engineering construction acceptance inspection website published the environmental protection acceptance inspection for the "Annual 100,000-ton Spent Lithium Battery Recycling, Dismantling, and 20,000-ton Spent Lithium Iron Phosphate Powder Recycling Comprehensive Utilization Project" undertaken by a new energy technology company in Hunan, indicating the project is about to enter the production phase. The project will involve renovating an existing 2,000-ton lithium iron phosphate production line, replacing raw materials, auxiliary materials, and production equipment, and adding new equipment. Using 20,000 tons of spent lithium iron phosphate powder as the primary raw material.
Mar 27, 2026 17:26
What Could Change if Middle East Aluminum Trade Reroutes—and Supply Becomes Substitutable
What Could Change if Middle East Aluminum Trade Reroutes—and Supply Becomes Substitutable
Strait of Hormuz disruptions and Iran tensions are driving up aluminum prices and premiums. Aluminium Bahrain and Qatalum have cut output, while feedstock is tight. Rerouting via Port of Sohar or Saudi ports raises costs and delays. Buyers are turning to China, India, Russia, Canada, and scrap to offset risk. Prolonged disruption could reduce Middle East market share and reprice it as higher-risk supply.
Mar 24, 2026 17:22
China’s Silver Ingot Imports Hit Multi-Year High in February 2026, Reshaping Supply-Demand Landscape
China’s Silver Ingot Imports Hit Multi-Year High in February 2026, Reshaping Supply-Demand Landscape
Mar 25, 2026 17:51
Soaring Rare Earth Ore Imports in Jan-Feb 2026 & Falling Demand Exacerbate Oversupply [SMM Analysis]
Soaring Rare Earth Ore Imports in Jan-Feb 2026 & Falling Demand Exacerbate Oversupply [SMM Analysis]
Mar 24, 2026 10:24
[SMM Analysis] 2026 Sodium-Ion Battery Competitive Landscape: Na‑ion Pioneers vs Lithium Battery Giants
[SMM Analysis] 2026 Sodium-Ion Battery Competitive Landscape: Na‑ion Pioneers vs Lithium Battery Giants
Mar 20, 2026 15:00
 [SMM Analysis] Sulfur Market: Supply Contraction & New Energy Surge Keep 2026 Tight.
[SMM Analysis] Sulfur Market: Supply Contraction & New Energy Surge Keep 2026 Tight.
Mar 24, 2026 16:24
Aluminum Inventory Buildup in China Slows Down, Turning Point to Emerge in Late March [SMM Analysis]
Aluminum Inventory Buildup in China Slows Down, Turning Point to Emerge in Late March [SMM Analysis]
Mar 22, 2026 23:24
Silver crash as an opportunity? What supports the second half of the year after the 37% drop
Silver crash as an opportunity? What supports the second half of the year after the 37% drop
Mar 26, 2026 15:47
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Yangquan Company Proposes 120,000-ton Spent Battery Recycling Project
Mar 27, 2026 17:36
Wenzhou Battery Firm to Add 5,000 Tons Annual Capacity for Spent Lithium-Ion Battery Utilization
Mar 27, 2026 17:36
Jiujiang to Approve EIA for 38,000-Ton Lithium Battery Recycling Project
Mar 27, 2026 17:35
Hubei New Energy Firm Unveils EIA for 240,000-ton Lithium Iron Phosphate Project
Mar 27, 2026 17:35
Lianyungang Approves EIA for 50,000-ton Spent Lithium Battery Recycling Project
Mar 27, 2026 17:34
Bengbu Approves EIA for 20,000 Ton Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery Material Repair Project
Mar 27, 2026 17:34
Jiujiang Approves $60M Lithium Battery Recycling Project in Ruichang Economic Zone
Mar 27, 2026 17:33
Wenzhou Battery Company to Expand with New Dismantling and Assembly Lines for Spent Lithium-Ion Batteries
Mar 27, 2026 17:32
Sichuan's 300M Yuan Project to Dismantle 80,000 Tons of Spent Lithium Batteries Announced
Mar 27, 2026 17:32
Yangquan City Announces 3rd EIA Notice for 120,000-ton Spent Battery Recycling Project
Mar 27, 2026 17:31
Shanxi Company Invests 47M in Lithium Battery Recycling Project, Aims for 20K Tons Annual Output
Mar 27, 2026 17:31
Shandong Low-Carbon Tech Firm to Start Battery Recycling Project, Aiming for 50,000 Packs Annually
Mar 27, 2026 17:30
Fuding Bureau Approves EIA for Lithium Battery Recycling Project with 80,000 Tons Annual Capacity
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Yantai Approves 12,000 Tons/Year Battery Recycling Project in Zhaoyuan
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Anhui Recycling Tech Firm Launches $45M Waste Utilization Project in Hefei Xinzhan High-Tech Zone
Mar 27, 2026 17:28
Guangdong Company Launches Public Participation for Spent Lithium Battery Recycling Project in Huadu District
Mar 27, 2026 17:28
Hunan New Energy Firm Completes Environmental Inspection for Lithium Battery Recycling Project
Mar 27, 2026 17:26