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Watercycle Technologies has introduced a modular hydrometallurgical system for battery recycling that utilizes proprietary selective extraction, mineral enrichment, and crystallization processes. This technology produces saleable chemical products such as lithium carbonate, graphite, NMC, and pCAM while maintaining controlled capital expenditure (CAPEX).

The company claims to be the first in Europe to commercialize Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE), which is integrated into their hydromet system, allowing for high lithium recoveries with zero waste. The modular design facilitates scaling investment costs with feedstock growth and is adaptable for integration into existing battery collection and manufacturing facilities, reducing transport costs.