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ICBR conference presentationMichel Siemon
Primobius a SMS group Joint Venture
CONTENTS PAGE
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The need for LiBrecycling
The Opportunity
An alternative Solution
THE NEED FOR LIB RECYCLING
Hazardous Valuable Carbon
Footprint
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These risks have led to concerns over the storage, transport, disposal, ethical supply and sustainability of these batteries.
As a result, many countries have imposed recycling regulations in order to help reduce these risks.
EU Battery Directive –‘producers’ must recycle or acquit the same amount.
EOL vehicle directive – more than 85% to be reused and recycled.
Mandatory recycling in California - no landfill dumping.
RECYCLING IS NOT OPTIONAL
Fire Risk Pollution (GHG) Material Shortages
Landfill Circular Economy
LiBs pose many risks including:
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SPENT LIBS ARE VALUABLE
Source: Dartan Commodities; Argus Source: Vale and LME & Metalary.com pricing as at
18th June 2020
EV Battery Cathode Market Share Forecast NMC 811 Value
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Expired LiBs are made up of valuable raw materials
that can be recovered and re-used
The data in this chart does not constitute a forecast, and assumes 100% utilisation ratesSource: Benchmark Minerals Intelligence
World Lithium ion battery mega-
factory capacity 2020-2028
Mega factory impact on raw materials
Raw Materials demand vs Global
Lithium Ion cell/mega-factory capacity
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RECYCLING IS THE KEY TO SECURING THE SUPPLY CHAIN
“Recycling plays pivotal
role in securing battery
supply chains…the region
that leads battery
technology and secures
the supply chain will have
outsized geo-economic and
development influence.”
Science Magazine Oct 2019
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RECYCLING IS THE KEY TO SECURING AN ETHICAL SUPPLY
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HYDRO-RECOVERY RECYCLING H AS THE LOWEST CARBON FOOTPRINT
o Comparisons between ICE
and EV emissions are
complex.
o EV recharging with coal
powered electrons doesn’t
provide clear emissions
advantage.
To ensure EV lifetime
emissions are low,
countries can decarbonise
electricity and car
manufacturers can recycle
carbon intensive batteries.
Raw Material CO2 Savings –
Traditional Mining vs Pyromet and Hydromet Battery
Recycling
Source: Duesenfield
THE OPPORTUNITY
Market
Tailwind
Low
Carbon
Government
Support
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This creates mountains of scrap / spent LiBs, impacting the value chain.
1. Increased
production
of EV’s
2. Greater
LiBs demand
3. Increases
in cell
production
capacity
4. Demand for
battery value
chain materials
Demand and adoption of EV and ESS increases as the
economics of de-carbonisation becomes more viable
o Paris Agreement target
o EU Green deal – One trillion Euro of investment between
2021-2027 to achieve no net emissions of GHG by 2050
o Trend towards phasing out ICE vehicles nation by nation
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TAILWINDS – THE TREND TOWARDS DE-CARBONISATION IS DRIVING DEMAND FOR LIBS
Lithium-Ion Total Demand (GWh)
Source: Argus
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2. LIB DEMAND GROWTH FORECAST
Demand of EV and ESS means higher demand
for batteries
Source: Benchmark Mineral Intelligence
Megafactory Capacity Forecast by Region
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3. LIB SUPPLY SOURCES
Global
European Lithium Ion Battery Recycling Feed
Source: Benchmark Minerals Intelligence (Battery Cell Capacity) and Neometals Management (Utilisation rate 75%,
Scrap Rate 10% and Cell Weight 45g/Wh)
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MORE PRODUCTION = MORE SCRAP AND END OF LIFE LIB’S
GOVERNMENT SUPPORT IS THE OTHER MAIN DRIVER OF GROWTH
Source: techau.com.au/eu-may-exempt-electric-vehicles-from-vat-
should-Australia-remove-the-gst-and-lct/
A SUSTAINABLE SOLUTION
Safe Eco-friendly Pure
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PRIMOBIUS OFFERS A CLEAR USP
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Safe process according to regulations
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Flexible and robust
technology
Environ-mentally friendly
Ethical sourced high purity products
Continuous improvement
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Environmentally friendlyIn contrast to the pyromet. processes in place our technology generates less CO2 production and less transportation of hazardous wastes
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Ethical sourced high purity productsJV will produce high purity chemicals not intermediates intended for the ethical re-supply to the cathode producer supply chains
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Safe process according to regulationsHigh share of recycled materials to high purity chemicals meeting the current regulations
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Continuous improvementWe continuously optimize our existing processes with regards to product yield, quality and efficiency
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Flexible and robust technologyIn contrast to competitors multiple battery chemistries, formats and types can be processed and that without prior discharging
1Reasons for Primobius
2nd Life
Black powder
Stage 1Shredding
Stage 2Refining
LCO/NMC
Battery feed
Prismatic
Pouch
Cylindrical
Plastics
Metal FoilCu, Al
Lithium
Cathode MaterialsNi, Co, Mn
Anode
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Multiple
battery
chemistries,
formats and
types can be
processed
No prior
discharging
needed
Decentralized
shredding and
refining possible
High purity chemical
products
A UNIQUE AND SUSTAINABLE RECYCLING TECHNOLOGY
Our flowsheet
NOW I WOULD LIKE TO INVITE YOU TO RAISE QUESTIONS!
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AQQ&A session
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PRIMOBIUS WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH THE BEST POSSIBLE RECYCLING SOLUTION
Dr. Michel Siemon
Mobile: +49 (0) 174 6071329
E-Mail: [email protected]
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