Nickelhütte Aue GmbH

Aue-Bad Schlema, Saxony, GermanyEst. 163550k+ tonnes/year

Historic German metals recycler specialising in Ni/Co from batteries

About

Nickelhütte Aue (Jacob Metal Group) operates a combined pyrometallurgical and hydrometallurgical process for battery and catalyst recycling in Aue-Bad Schlema, Saxony. Li-ion battery recycling operational since 2011. ~7,000 t/yr battery-specific capacity. Recovers high-purity Ni, Co, Cu, Mn. German Sustainability Award 2023 winner. Also handles NiMH and NiCd.

Battery Types Accepted

Lithium-ion

Any Li-ion chemistry inc. LFP, NMC, NCA, LCO

NiMH

Nickel–metal hydride cells, consumer and industrial

NiCd

Nickel–cadmium cells, all formats

Damage Types Accepted

ConditionStatus

No known damage

Accepted

Impact damage

Accepted

Water Damaged

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Thermal Event

—

Fire Affected

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At a glance

Founded

1635

391 years operating

Capacity

50k+ tonnes/year

Chemistries

Lithium-ionNiMHNiCd

Countries

GermanyEurope

Live services

3 services

Profile details are sourced from public records and may not be verified by this recycler.

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