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Rocklink India opens integrated recycling facility

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Rocklink India
What it does
Recycles batteries and rare earth magnets.
Kind
Launch
Sector
Climate, Energy & Sustainability

What they do

Rocklink India recycles lithium-ion batteries, rare earth magnets, and metal-bearing industrial waste

What happened

The company opened its first integrated recycling facility at UPSIDC industrial area in Uttar Pradesh, with initial battery capacity of 10,000 tonnes per year

Why it matters

The plant also processes 60 tonnes of rare earth magnets monthly and plans a 1,500-tonne rare earth chloride line by Q1 2026

The details

  • Rocklink India opened its first integrated recycling facility at UPSIDC industrial area in Uttar Pradesh.
  • The facility processes lithium-ion batteries, rare earth magnets, and metal-bearing industrial waste.
  • Initial lithium-ion battery recycling capacity is 10,000 tonnes per year.
  • Rare earth magnet dismantling and processing capacity is 60 tonnes per month.
  • A rare earth chloride processing line is planned with 1,500 tonnes per year capacity, expected completion in Q1 2026.
  • The EPR-registered plant handles 95 types of pre- and post-consumer battery scrap.
  • R2 lithium-ion recycling technology processes battery scrap into components and removes volatile organic compounds.
  • The facility recycles permanent magnet alloys like NdFeB, SmCo, and AlNiCo, used in motors, generators, and equipment.

The bigger picture

  • It supports domestic supply chains for critical materials like rare earths.
  • The planned rare earth chloride line signals a move toward higher-value processing.
  • Collaboration with startups and research institutions aims to improve material recovery methods.

About the business

  • Rocklink India recycles lithium-ion batteries, rare earth magnets, and metal-bearing industrial waste.
  • The company uses R2 lithium-ion recycling technology to process battery scrap into components.
  • It recycles permanent magnet alloys including NdFeB, SmCo, and AlNiCo.
  • Semi-automated lines process magnet assemblies into batches for traceability and recovery.
  • The plant is EPR-registered and handles 95 types of battery scrap.
  • Initial battery recycling capacity is 10,000 tonnes per year, with magnet processing at 60 tonnes per month.

What happens next

  • Complete the rare earth chloride processing line by Q1 2026.
  • Collaborate with startups, research institutions, and government stakeholders on dismantling and material recovery.
  • Develop domestic supply chains for recycled materials.

The deal

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launch

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