Charlotte, North Carolina
Cirba Solutions employs hydrometallurgical processing to extract and refine high-purity nickel, lithium, and cobalt from used batteries with an annual capacity of over 60,000 tons. Their proprietary CirbaSuite platform enables real-time tracking and analytics of collection, processing, and recovery, complemented by specialized EV battery disassembly processes. Continuous advancements in their methods minimize environmental impact and bolster domestic supply chain security for critical battery materials.
Production of battery-grade nickel, lithium, and cobalt materials for immediate reuse in new battery manufacturing, and the CirbaSuite digital platform for real-time tracking, management, and analytics of battery recycling programs.
In 2024, secured $200 million DOE funding for a Columbia, South Carolina facility expansion to process 500,000 EV batteries annually; initiated a $400 million expansion of the Lancaster, Ohio facility by 2026 to support 250,000 EV batteries yearly; partnered with Jacobs Engineering to develop additional sustainable processing facilities across North America.
The Heritage Group holds majority ownership; EQT Infrastructure invested $245M; Marubeni Corporation led a $50M minority round; and the U.S. Department of Energy provided $82M in grants under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
