New battery recycling agreement with LG Energy Solution
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18 March 2024
Envirostream signs new exclusive battery
recycling agreement in Australia with LG Energy
Solution
HIGHLIGHTS
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Envirostream has signed a new exclusive three-year agreement with LG Energy
Solution to provide battery recycling services in respect of all of its recalled
lithium-ion batteries collected in Australia
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LG Energy Solution is a leading battery manufacturer, with a global market
share of ~14% as of 20231
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The new agreement is expected to significantly increase LIB collection volumes
from LG Energy Solution, equating to 140%2 of Envirostream’s total LIB
collection volumes in FY23
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The new agreement has improved commercial terms relative to the prior
agreement3, reflecting Envirostream’s focus on improving operational outcomes
and the standard of service provided to LG Energy Solution
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Envirostream remains focused on executing the strategy of signing recycling
agreements with leading EV and ESS1,4 manufacturers to secure future lithiumion battery supply
Lithium Australia Ltd (ASX:LIT) (“Lithium Australia” or the “Company”) is pleased to
announce that its wholly owned subsidiary Envirostream Australia Pty Ltd
(Envirostream) - which is leading Australia’s battery recycling industry - has signed a
new exclusive three-year recycling agreement (“Agreement”) with LG Energy Solution to
recycle recalled lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) in Australia.
LG Energy Solution is one of the world’s leading battery manufacturers for electric
vehicle (EV) and energy storage system (ESS) and is the largest producer of EV
batteries outside of China, holding a global market share of ~14% as of 20231.
The Agreement is for an initial 3-year term ending on 10 March 2027. Customary
termination rights exist on the occurrence of an insolvency event or any unremedied
breach under the Agreement. In addition to recycling revenues received under the
Agreement, Envirostream has an opportunity to generate additional revenue from the
sale of mixed metal dust back to LG Energy Solution (subject to certain collection
1 SNE Research, Global Monthly EV and Battery Monthly Tracker (2024)
2 Company estimate
3 See ASX announcement, ‘Envirostream signs agreement with LG Energy Solution’, 7 September
2022
4 EV refers to electric vehicle, ESS refers to energy storage systems
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volumes being met), and will otherwise share in the revenue derived from third party
sales of mixed metal dust generated from LIBS supplied by LG Energy Solution.
During the term, Envirostream has the exclusive right to provide battery recycling
services for LG Energy Solution’s LIBs in Australia which are subject to a recall.
The Agreement replaces the prior recycling agreement between the parties which was
announced in September 20225. The Agreement is expected to significantly increase
Envirostream’s large format LIB collection volumes, leading to greater recycling
revenues. There are currently ~6,000 units of LG Energy Solution’s large-format LIBs
ready for Envirostream to collect and process under the Agreement, and a further ~5,000
units anticipated6. In total, this represents ~770 tonnes of LIB batteries, or ~140% of
Envirostream’s total LIB collection volumes in FY237, highlighting the significant LIB
collection volume growth the new Agreement brings.
The agreement with LG Energy Solution also highlights Envirostream’s continued focus
on accelerating growth in collection volumes of large format LIBs, such as those from
EVs and ESS, due to their higher margin profile.
The total tonnage of ESS and EV batteries sold is projected to grow between 10% and
40% year on year until 20308, which in turn is expected to result in an increased demand
for battery recycling services. This presents a significant market opportunity for
Envirostream. Signing exclusive contracts with leading battery manufacturers is a core
part of Envirostream’s national growth strategy, in line with the Company’s previously
identified key priorities of FY24. Envirostream looks forward to leveraging this momentum
to win new market leading clients.
Comment from Lithium Australia CEO and Managing Director, Simon Linge
“We are very excited to announce this new Agreement signed with LG Energy
Solution, a world leading battery manufacturer for EVs and ESS around the globe.
The signing of this Agreement extends the already strong relationship with LG Energy
Solution, who shares our vision for sustainable recycling of lithium-ion batteries.
Our strategic roadmap identified the importance of signing long term agreements with
tier 1 EV and ESS manufacturers. We see agreements of this type as key to moving
our recycling operations to being cash flow positive and allowing us to grow our
capabilities nationally. We are pleased that the first of these agreements is with LG
Energy Solution and look forward to announcing further agreements with other tier 1
manufacturers.”
5 See ASX announcement, ‘Envirostream signs agreement with LG Energy Solution’, 7 September
2022
6 ACCC, Proposed compulsory recall of dangerous LG solar storage batteries (2024)
7 Reference to 770 tonnes is the Company’s estimate based on 6,000 units of LG Energy
Solution’s large-format LIBs
8 Battery Stewardship Council, Battery Market Analysis (2023)
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Authorised for release by the Board.
Simon Linge
Managing Director / CEO
Mobile +61 (0) 438 721 280
simon.linge@lithium-au.com
Stuart Tarrant
Chief Financial Officer
Mobile +61 (0) 467 817 005
stuart.tarrant@lithium-au.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.
About Lithium Australia
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. Lithium Australia’s revenue-generating recycling business
and technologies are well-placed to capitalise on growing global lithium-ion battery
demand and provides diversification benefits to global supply chains.
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