Talga unveils Talnode-R anode from recycled battery graphite
| Stock | Talga Group Ltd (TLG.ASX) |
|---|---|
| Release Time | 13 Aug 2025, 9:40 a.m. |
| Price Sensitive | Yes |
Talga unveils recycled graphite anode product
- Talga launches TalNode®-R, a graphite anode product made from recycled lithium-ion battery waste
- Process repurposes waste from anode production scrap and spent batteries to produce anode suitable for re-use
- Innovative technology enables consistent, commercial-grade recycled graphite anode products
Talga Group Ltd is pleased to introduce TalNode®-R, a proprietary graphite anode product made from recycled lithium-ion battery waste. The production process starts with graphite concentrate sourced from battery recyclers, extracted from 'black mass' waste streams. Talga then purifies this graphite to battery-grade 99.95% purity using its advanced hydrometallurgical technology, followed by proprietary shaping and coating steps to produce anode that matches the performance of new synthetic graphite anode. This innovative process not only homogenises recycled graphite into consistent, commercial quality products but also features modular production facilities that can integrate alongside Talga's planned natural graphite anode refinery in Sweden or operate as stand-alone units near battery manufacturing hubs, enabling localised and scalable production. Talga's commercial advantage is established through the adaptation of its downstream proven mine-to-anode technology, which supports standalone duplication worldwide. The company has completed internal feasibility studies of UK and Swedish sites and is negotiating with partners in the USA, UK, Middle East and Asia for funding and site development. Talga's recycling process successfully addresses the re-use of spent battery waste, which is more contaminated and lower grade than pristine battery manufacturing scrap, leading to commercialisation of the TalNode-R® series. The availability of lithium-ion battery scrap feedstock for recycling surged 40% year-on-year in H1 2025, with production scrap accounting for 55% of this growth and end-of-life EV batteries contributing 20%.
Talga's process is robust in its ability to use different feedstocks, and as the global battery market continues expansion, recycled feedstock will complement new anode materials in producing the most sustainable long-term graphite anode supply.