Aqua Metals Inc., a leader in clean metals recycling, and American Battery Factory (ABF), a manufacturer of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells, have announced a proposed strategic collaboration to strengthen the domestic supply chain for battery materials. Under a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding, the companies plan to evaluate co-locating an Aqua Metals lithium-ion battery recycling facility next to ABF’s upcoming manufacturing site in Tucson, Arizona. The partnership aims to recycle battery manufacturing scrap on-site, returning battery-grade lithium carbonate for reuse in U.S. battery production. This initiative seeks to improve cost competitiveness, reduce reliance on overseas processing, and support secure, circular manufacturing of critical battery materials within the United States.

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