BASF
Schwarzheide, GermanyEst. 186510000+ employees5k - 20k tonnes/year
Europe largest black mass plant with integrated CAM production and metal refinery
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About
BASF operates Europe largest commercial black mass plant in Schwarzheide, Germany, processing 15,000 tonnes annually (40,000 EV batteries). Commissioned June 2025. First co-located battery materials and recycling center in Europe. Prototype metal refinery operational April 2024. Recovers lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese, copper. €460M investment.
Battery Types Accepted
Damage Types Accepted
ConditionStatus
No known damage
Accepted
Impact damage
Accepted
Water Damaged
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Thermal Event
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Fire Affected
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At a glance
Founded
1865
161 years operating
Capacity
5k - 20k tonnes/year
Chemistries
Lithium-ionBlackmass
Countries
Germany
GermanyLive services
5 services
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