Overall, the ACT 3 facility is expected to bolster the UK’s industrial resilience and energy security while creating sustainable green jobs.

Dr. Christian Marston, Altilium's COO, emphasized the significance of the ACT 3 site in developing the UK's EV battery supply chain and creating long-term green jobs.

Future plans for Altilium include the ACT 4 mega-scale refinery, projected to process scrap from 150,000 EVs per year by 2030, addressing anticipated demand for battery materials.

By promoting a circular economy for EV batteries, the facility aims to reduce carbon emissions and reliance on imported resources, securing a sustainable domestic supply chain.

Following the establishment of the Devon facility, Altilium plans to develop a 'mega-scale' refinery to produce battery metal salts for UK gigafactories.

Altilium has begun construction on the UK's first large-scale electric vehicle (EV) battery recycling facility, the ACT 3 scale-up plant, located in Plymouth, Devon.

The facility spans 4 acres and has been designed by Hatch, a global engineering consultancy, focusing on optimizing material handling, scalability, and sustainability.

This facility aims to enhance the UK's supply of critical battery minerals, playing a crucial role in the country's transition to net zero emissions.

The ACT 3 plant is part of Altilium's broader strategy to establish a national battery recycling ecosystem, which is expected to contribute to industrial resilience and economic growth in the UK.

Utilizing Altilium's innovative EcoCathode™ process, the plant will recover essential minerals such as lithium, nickel, and graphite from battery scrap, processing materials from approximately 24,000 EVs annually.

According to the UK Critical Minerals Intelligence Centre, by 2030, the UK will require 40% of global lithium production and 30% of global graphite production to meet the growing battery demand.

Recent investments from Mizuho Bank and Marubeni Corporation have underscored confidence in Altilium's growth strategy, which includes the operational mini-commercial plant, ACT 2.