Livium targets Rare-Earth Element extraction technologies
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ASX ANNOUNCEMENT
10 June 2025
Livium targets Rare-Earth Element (REE)
Extraction Technologies to Expand its Circular
Portfolio
HIGHLIGHTS
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Livium has commenced discussions with Australian and International developers of REE
extraction technologies, to leverage its circular expertise and support the growing demand
for REE recycling
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REE extraction represents an extension of recycling services for Livium’s enterprise client
base, with discussions progressing with REE extraction developers focused on
collaboration, including licensing
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Automakers such as Ford and Suzuki are facing component shortages due to restrictions on
Chinese exports of rare earths, minerals and magnets, an issue that has forced some to
shut down production of certain models1
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The global REE market is estimated to be worth $9.6 billion2 by 2026, with recycling
representing a subset of this and a significant untapped commercial opportunity for Livium
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REE extraction provides a future opportunity to leverage Livium’s core competencies and
supply chain within which it operates, particularly in clean energy generation and e-mobility
Livium Ltd (ASX: LIT) (“Livium” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that after considerable strategic
exploration the Company has commenced engagement with developers of rare-earth element (REE) extraction
technologies, both in Australia and internationally, as part of its strategy to expand into adjacent circular economy
opportunities that complement its core recycling business.
With Livium’s patented technologies reaching commercial inflection points, the Company is actively exploring
synergistic pathways to cement its position as a recycling innovator focused on recovery and production of
sustainable critical materials. REE has been identified as a significant commercial opportunity due to its growing
demand, the global shift towards diversified supply chains, and alignment with the Company’s core competencies.
The total global addressable market for REE is expected to reach $9.6 billion by 2026, with recycling comprising a
subset of this value.
REE extraction involves the recovery and reuse of valuable rare earth elements from end-of-life products such as
permanent magnets, electric motors, and electronic waste. Advanced techniques including hydrometallurgy,
pyrometallurgy, solvent extraction and emerging biotechnological processes enable the extraction of these critical
materials, with reduced environmental impact relative to primary extraction, and allow for the minerals recovered
to be repurposed and re-entered into the economy. Livium’s wholly owned subsidiary, Envirostream, already
performs similar steps in this process, including shredding, grinding, and magnetic separation. Importantly
Envirostream is also connected to the REE end-of-life supply chain, through clean energy generation and emobility clients, providing an opportunity to expand its service offering.
As part of Livium’s drive to pursue opportunities that are adjacent to its core strategy, the Company is also in
advanced discussions regarding licensing of its proprietary cathode powder manufacturing process (VSPC) in
non-core jurisdictions. VSPC’s process combines the advantages of solid-state and solution-phase synthesis
methods, to produce high-performance lithium ferro phosphate (LFP) and lithium manganese ferro phosphate
(LMFP) powders with greater control of product characteristics and quality. Whilst the Company is focussed on
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https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/auto-companies-face-shortages-due-chinas-rare-earth-restrictions-2025-06-05/
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/rare-earth-metals-market-worth-233000078.html
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Livium Ltd
Unit 1, 79-83 High Street
ASX: LIT ACN: 126 129 413
Kew, Victoria 3101
Investorhub.liviumcorp.com
T: +61 (0) 3 7017 2656
liviumcorp.com
E: info@liviumcorp.com
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developing commercial production centres in core jurisdictions, licencing the technology in other jurisdictions, has
the potential to deliver returns without the need for significant capital outlay.
Comment from Livium CEO and Managing Director, Simon Linge
“Rare earth elements are essential to power technologies that are driving the energy transition, yet global
supply chains remain vulnerable to ongoing geopolitical shifts. By actively pursuing options to commercialise
REE extraction technologies, we are strategically positioning Livium to meet this growing demand while
remaining anchored in our strengths in resource recovery and process innovation.”
Authorised for release by the Managing Director and CEO.
Simon Linge
Stuart Tarrant
Managing Director / CEO
Mobile +61 (0) 438 721 280
Chief Financial Officer
Mobile +61 (0) 467 817 005
simon.linge@liviumcorp.com
stuart.tarrant@liviumcorp.com
Forward-looking statements
This announcement contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of
risks and uncertainties that it is beyond the Company’s ability to control or predict and which could cause actual
events or results to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. Investors should
be aware that past performance should not be relied upon as being indicative of future performance.
About Livium
Livium (previously Lithium Australia) is aiming to lead and enable the global transition to sustainable lithium
production. The Company operates Australia’s market leading battery recycler, produces critical battery material
lithium ferro phosphate (LFP), and has developed a patented lithium extraction technology (LieNA®). Livium’s
revenue-generating recycling business and technologies are well-placed to capitalise on growing global lithiumion battery demand and provides diversification benefits to global supply chains.
Divisions of Livium
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Livium Ltd
Unit 1, 79-83 High Street
ASX: LIT ACN: 126 129 413
Kew, Victoria 3101
Investorhub.liviumcorp.com
T: +61 (0) 3 7017 2656
liviumcorp.com
E: info@liviumcorp.com
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