Livium Ltd has secured an A$850,000 grant from the Western Australian Government to establish a battery recycling facility as part of the state’s electronic waste infrastructure funding programme.
“This grant from the WA Government represents a meaningful step forward in our mission to establish a sustainable national battery recycling ecosystem,” said Livium’s CEO and Managing Director, Simon Linge.
“WA’s grants seek to increase e-waste reuse, storage, collection, processing and recycling capabilities, creating jobs and supporting WA’s circular economy.”
Recovering metals at the battery recycling facility
The grant, awarded to Livium’s subsidiary Envirostream Australia Pty Ltd, will support the development of a WA-based battery recycling facility for collection, sorting, discharge and temporary storage.
This facility will handle batteries locally before they are transported to Envirostream’s Campbellfield plant in Victoria for final processing into Mixed Metal Dust (MMD) and other recoverable metals.
The WA facility is expected to significantly expand Envirostream’s capacity, strengthen its collection network, and support a broader national battery recycling strategy.
Bolstering recycling infrastructure
The grant is part of the WA Government’s recent $5.4m in additional funding for e-waste recycling, bringing the total state commitment to nearly $10m.
This initiative aims to bolster WA’s recycling infrastructure in accordance with environmental goals, support local e-waste processing, and reduce reliance on overseas disposal.
The grant will propel Livium’s long-term plan to create a nationwide battery recycling framework, which aims to achieve self-sufficiency in end-of-life battery processing.
Linge commented: “We are grateful for the support and are committed to building a battery recycling facility that will contribute to a greener future by efficiently managing e-waste and recovering valuable materials.
“The company’s long-term recycling strategy also involves the development of battery processing capabilities in WA and other states once minimum collection volumes are met.”
He concluded: “By fostering local recycling capabilities, we aim to strengthen Australia’s position in the global battery recycling industry and contribute to a circular economy.”
