The Indian government has prohibited the export of lithium-ion battery black mass and certain unsorted battery waste as part of its efforts to strengthen domestic recycling and retain critical minerals within the country. Battery black mass contains valuable materials such as lithium, cobalt, nickel and other metals that can be recovered and reused in battery manufacturing.
The decision is intended to encourage domestic processing capacity, improve the availability of recycled raw materials and support India’s electric vehicle and energy storage industries. The move could create opportunities for domestic battery recyclers and critical-mineral recovery companies, while requiring businesses involved in battery waste exports to reassess their operations and supply-chain arrangements.
Source: Financial Express
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