RecycLiCo Expands in Canada with New Battery Recycling Hub

RecycLiCo Battery Materials Inc. has taken a major step toward commercial expansion with the acquisition of a 10,047-square-foot facility in Delta, British Columbia. According to the company’s announcement, the site will serve as its new headquarters and host a lithium-ion battery recycling demonstration plant alongside a fully equipped analytical laboratory.

The newly acquired building, priced at $5,875,000, of which $4,406,250 was financed by the seller, offers high-power infrastructure and strong transport connectivity, as reported by the company. These features are expected to support advanced testing, in-house quality assurance, and the continued development of RecycLiCo’s proprietary hydrometallurgical technology. This process is designed not only for recycling spent lithium-ion batteries but also for refining newly mined ores and other critical mineral sources.

“This acquisition, following on the heels of our participation with Lucid Motors and others in the establishment of the Minerals for National Automotive Competitiveness Collaboration, is a significant step forward in the Company’s evolution from a venture-stage endeavor into a commercial participant in the establishment of secure domestic supply chains for lithium, cobalt, nickel, manganese and other critical minerals,” said Richard Sadowsky, Interim CEO of RecycLiCo. “At a time when domestic critical mineral capacity is urgently needed, we are positioning RecycLiCo at the intersection of innovation, sustainability, and strategic resource independence.”

According to RecycLiCo, the relocation and reassembly of the company’s demonstration plant will proceed in tandem with laboratory construction to reduce downtime. Commissioning of the plant is scheduled to begin in early 2026, with operational readiness expected by Spring 2026, pending regulatory clearance and construction milestones.

The global push for clean energy and electrification is intensifying demand for critical minerals. Canada and the United States are both investing heavily in domestic battery supply chains to reduce reliance on imports. Ottawa has introduced funding programs such as the Critical Minerals Infrastructure and Strategic Innovation Funds, while the U.S. Department of Energy is preparing a US$500 million initiative to boost battery manufacturing, processing, and recycling. Industry analysts suggest that companies like RecycLiCo, with scalable recycling solutions, are well-positioned to capture market opportunities created by regulatory support and growing demand for sustainable raw materials.

With its new headquarters and enhanced infrastructure, RecycLiCo is aligning itself with government priorities and industry trends, reinforcing its role in advancing sustainable resource independence across North America.

Source: RecycLiCo Battery Materials