Ascend Elements Produces Recycled Lithium Carbonate from Used Li-ion Batteries for First Time in North America

Ascend Elements Produces Recycled Lithium Carbonate from Used Li-ion Batteries for First Time in North America

COVINGTON, Ga., Sept. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ascend Elements achieved a significant milestone in domestic critical minerals recovery last month – producing >99% pure, recycled lithium carbonate (Li2CO3) from black mass for the first time in U.S. history. Black mass is a dark, powdery material recovered from used lithium-ion batteries during the recycling process. The company operated an advanced, commercial-scale lithium recovery line at i…