Cadoux (ASX:CCM) reports its premiumHPA material has contributed to a milestone in sustainable battery manufacturing through the European Union-funded SAFELOOP consortium.
The consortium completed factory-scale production of 18650 size lithium-ion battery cells incorporating recycled materials at Turkish manufacturer Aspilsan Enerji’s facility during the September quarter. The achievement involved 500kg of battery-grade recycled graphite delivered by consortium member AETC for the pilot manufacturing campaign.
The cells are intended for integration into battery modules for an electric bus manufactured by Bozankaya.
SAFELOOP focuses on developing direct-recycling technology to recover and restore high-value graphite from end-of-life lithium-ion batteries for reuse in new battery anodes. The initiative aims to reduce reliance on newly mined raw materials while supporting sustainable battery supply chains.
Cadoux serves as the sole high-purity alumina materials supplier to the SAFELOOP consortium. The company’s premiumHPA material contributes to ceramic battery coatings and enhanced battery safety applications.
Managing Director Roland Hill says the SAFELOOP milestone recycling and manufacturing achievement represents “a meaningful step towards industrial-scale giga-factory circular battery production”, further positioning Cadoux to pursue opportunities for premiumHPA in advanced battery applications.
The company notes that the milestone validates the use of recovered materials in commercial battery production.
Cadoux is an emerging critical minerals developer, with a focus on high-purity alumina and rare earth minerals.
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