Lithium-ion
battery recycling.

Safe and sustainable process for recovery of critical materials from all types of lithium-ion batteries.

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Li-Cycle’s Global Impact

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End-of-life batteries as a resource, not a waste

We recover critical materials from lithium-ion batteries and reintroduce them back into the supply chain.

Enables up to

95%

recovery rate from patented Spoke & Hub Technologies™.

Expected to process up to

35k

tonnes of black mass per year at the Rochester Hub, at full operation.

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SPOKE & HUB TECHNOLOGIES™

Patented technology to create a closed-loop battery supply chain.

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Full pack, full charged shredding capabilities

Generation 3 Spokes can process full pack EV batteries without the need to dismantle or discharge.

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Efficient process

Our technology enables up to a 95% recovery rate to return critical materials back to the supply chain.

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Battery form agnostic

We are able to safely receive and recycle all types of lithium-ion batteries regardless of form factor and state of charge, as well as all types of battery manufacturing scrap. We can also process damaged, defective or recalled batteries.

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High-quality end products

Li-Cycle’s Hubs are expected to produce high-quality, critical battery materials, including battery-grade lithium carbonate.

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The Latest From Li-Cycle

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Li-Cycle Provides Update on Pre-Feasibility Study for European Recycling Hub Project and Collaboration with Glencore  

Li-Cycle Provides Update on Pre-Feasibility Study for European Recycling Hub Project and Collaboration with Glencore  

Press Releases, Rochester Hub

December 4, 2024

TORONTO, ONTARIO (December 4, 2024) – Li-Cycle Holdings Corp. (NYSE: LICY) (“Li-Cycle” or the “Company”), a leading global lithium-ion battery resource recovery company, is pleased to announce that the Company…

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Li-Cycle Closes Upsized $475 Million Loan Facility with U.S. Department of Energy to Support Development of the Rochester Hub Project  

Li-Cycle Closes Upsized $475 Million Loan Facility with U.S. Department of Energy to Support Development of the Rochester Hub Project  

Press Releases, Rochester Hub

November 7, 2024

TORONTO, ONTARIO (November 7, 2024) – Li-Cycle Holdings Corp. (NYSE: LICY) (“Li-Cycle” or the “Company”), a leading global lithium-ion battery resource recovery company, is pleased to announce that it has…

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Li-Cycle Reports Third Quarter 2024 Operational and Financial Results, Including Strong Revenue Growth and Lower Costs 

Li-Cycle Reports Third Quarter 2024 Operational and Financial Results, Including Strong Revenue Growth and Lower Costs 

Press Releases

November 7, 2024

TORONTO, ONTARIO (November 7, 2024) – Li-Cycle Holdings Corp. (NYSE: LICY) (“Li-Cycle” or the “Company”), a leading global lithium-ion battery resource recovery company, today announced financial results and business updates…

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