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Mineral prices and rules boost profits in battery recycling
A sharp rise in lithium prices has helped restore the economics of used battery recycling, lifting margins for processes that extract metals from black mass. The supply structure is also shifting as first-generation electric vehicles begin reaching end-of-life, increasing the share of metals recovered from batteries after use. Regulations in the European Union and incentives under the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act are supporting demand by requiring or encouraging recycled content and qualifying recycled minerals for subsidies.
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China develops all-iron flow battery electrolyte, claims 6,000 cycles and up to 80 times lower material cost
Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences say they have developed an electrolyte for an all-iron flow battery that shows little performance degradation after more than 6,000 charge-discharge cycles. They argue raw materials could be up to 80 times cheaper than lithium-based batteries. The study focuses on improving long-term stability by reducing side reactions, active material loss and crossover. The work remains at the laboratory stage, with no pilot or commercialization timetable disclosed.
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Battery industry profit recovery comes into view as lithium prices rise
South Korea\'s battery industry is seen entering a broader uptrend from the first quarter as lithium carbonate spot prices more than doubled to the low $20s per kg. Delayed mine restarts in China tightened supply while strong energy storage system installations supported demand. From the second quarter, higher lithium prices are expected to be reflected in cathode material selling prices, enabling provision reversals and improving profitability. Export data show rising cathode volumes and prices.