BEST Magazine 20 May 2026

Watercycle and Cylib partner on graphite and lithium recovery

Why It Matters for ITAD

New technologies may create opportunities or challenges for equipment processing. UK-based ITAD businesses should monitor this development closely.

UK mineral recovery company Watercycle Technologies has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with German battery recycling company Cylib GmbH to collaborate on graphite and lithium recovery from Cylib’s battery recycling operations. The agreement establishes a strategic material supply and technology integration framework focused on refining graphite materials and treating lithium-bearing process water generated through…