Machine Nation News Team
April 9, 2025 at 10:15:00 AM
Battery X Metals Laboratory Testing Has Demonstrated Significant Improvements In Graphite Recovery And Purity Using The Company's Optimized Eco-friendly Flotation Process
Battery X Metals Inc. (CSE: BATX, OTCQB:BATXF) announced a breakthrough in graphite recovery on April 4, 2025, achieving a 97% recovery rate and 69% purity in laboratory tests conducted with a Global Top 20 University’s Institute of Mining Engineering. The tests, using 500g unoxidized Nickel-Manganese-Cobalt (NMC)-dominant black mass samples in Denver Cell flotation devices, optimized the company’s eco-friendly froth flotation process, reducing flotation time to 5-7 minutes from 13-19 minutes in prior tests. Compared to earlier solvent pre-washing methods yielding ~40% recovery and 55-59% purity, the new process minimizes metal oxide contamination, as confirmed by graphite burn-off assays at 750°C. CEO Massimo Bellini Bressi called it a “major milestone” for sustainable battery recycling, with plans to explore solvent cleaning and reverse flotation to further enhance purity. The technology targets a $15 billion battery recycling market, supporting a circular economy for lithium-ion batteries.
For the precision machining industry, Battery X Metals’ flotation process underscores the critical role of precision manufacturing in sustainable material recovery. The Denver Cell flotation devices and related equipment require high-precision components, such as impellers and stator assemblies, fabricated with CNC machining to ensure tight tolerances for consistent froth formation and material separation. Producing these parts demands advanced techniques like 5-axis milling and laser cutting to handle corrosion-resistant alloys and composites, ensuring durability in harsh chemical environments. The 97% recovery rate drives demand for such precision-engineered equipment, pushing machine shops to adopt automation and real-time monitoring systems to meet scalability needs. This breakthrough, building on a 2024 milestone of 45% recovery, fosters innovation in manufacturing processes, creating opportunities for suppliers in a $40 billion precision equipment market and advancing eco-friendly production techniques.
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Battery X Metals Press Release, April 4, 2025
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X is electrified by Battery X Metals’ 97% graphite recovery breakthrough, with users on April 20, 2025, calling it a “game-changer” for battery recycling. Posts praised the eco-friendly process, with one noting it “slashes waste and boosts sustainability,” while another highlighted “huge potential for EV supply chains.” The buzz reflects optimism for green tech and job growth in the recycling sector.
What is the Froth Flotation?
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Froth Flotation - A precision manufacturing process using specialized equipment to separate valuable materials like graphite from battery waste by leveraging surface wettability, critical for efficient recycling in sustainable industries.
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