Lithium carbonate imports more than doubled in May

M2i Global, Inc. and Volato Group, Inc., together with Regenerate Technology Global, have formed a strategic partnership announced on April 20, 2026, to develop and deploy advanced battery recycling technology in the United States. The new approach is designed to be much more efficient and environmentally friendly, reducing energy use by more than 80% and cutting greenhouse gas emissions by around 90% compared to conventional smelting processes. It can process different types of batteries, including lithium-ion, lead-acid, and alkaline, and enhances recycled “black mass” to produce high-purity materials suitable for new battery manufacturing more quickly and efficiently.

On April 21, news emerged that Zhaoxin Shares disclosed an announcement regarding its wholly-owned subsidiary's external investment to establish a joint venture company. The company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Qinghai Ruiqi New Material Technology Co., Ltd., plans to sign a "Joint Venture Operating Agreement" with Shenzhen Chaochuang Sanre New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. to jointly invest in establishing a joint venture company, deepening upstream and downstream supply chain cooperation in salt lake resources. The company aims to achieve deep synergy in areas such as the development and utilization of salt lake resources, waste battery recycling, and lithium-containing raw materials.