France

France Spoke
Operations.

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Up to

10K
tonnes

initial processing capacity of manufacturing scrap and end-of-life batteries annually, including full EV and energy storage battery packs

Up to

95%

overall recycling efficiency rate

Up to

67%

reduction in CO2 emissions compared with traditional mining and refining (per tonne of battery material) through our process

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JUST THE FACTS

The things you need to know.

Our France Spoke is being developed in Harnes, in the Northern region of the country, and is expected to be operational in 2024. The Spoke will have access to renewable energy and is located in an area with a growing battery manufacturing ecosystem.

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About the facility.

The France Spoke is expected to leverage Li-Cycle’s ‘Generation 3’ Spoke technology, with initial processing capacity of up to 10,000 tonnes of lithium-ion battery material per year, with optionality to expand up to 25,000 tonnes per year.

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Managing our environmental footprint.

Li-Cycle’s Spoke & Hub Technologies produces significantly less GHG emissions compared with mining and refining.

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Commitment to safety.

At Li-Cycle, the safety of the public, our employees, and all stakeholders in the Harnes area is our top priority. The facility will be equipped with state-of-the-art safety and security systems to ensure that employees and the local community are protected.

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Working within the community.

At Li-Cycle, we believe that success is driven by communication and collaboration. We are committed to open and ongoing engagement with our neighbours and the Harnes community and to providing positive local benefits.

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In the News: France

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Un site de recyclage de batteries lithium-ion va s’implanter à Harnes

Un site de recyclage de batteries lithium-ion va s’implanter à Harnes

In the News, France

March 31, 2023

Original article published via La Voix Du Nord Le canadien Li-Cycle n’a pas choisi les Hauts-de-France par hasard. Les trois usines de batteries du territoire national sont en cours d’installation dans…

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Li-Cycle se dote d’une usine de recyclage de batteries près de Lens

Li-Cycle se dote d’une usine de recyclage de batteries près de Lens

In the News, France

March 31, 2023

Original article published via LesEchos Après trois fabricants de batteries, la région Hauts-de-France attire un nouvel acteur, cette fois dans l’aval de la filière, avec le canadien Li-Cycle. Ce dernier…

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Li-Cycle and KION Group form strategic global lithium-ion battery recycling partnership

Li-Cycle and KION Group form strategic global lithium-ion battery recycling partnership

In the News, France

March 30, 2023

Under the partnership, Li-Cycle will recycle lithium-ion batteries from KION’s global brands using its proprietary and innovative submerged shredding technology that is safe, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective March 28, 2023…

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