ARM uses advanced hydrometallurgical and pyrometallurgical recycling methods to extract battery-grade metals like lithium carbonate, cobalt sulfate, and nickel sulfate from battery waste. They integrate Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) technology called Atomic Armor, in collaboration with Forge Nano, to coat cathode materials with ultra-thin protective layers, enhancing battery stability, safety, and longevity.
ARM processes end-of-life batteries from EVs, energy storage, and electronics to produce battery-grade chemicals such as cobalt sulfate, nickel sulfate, lithium carbonate, and cathode active materials (CAM). They plan to manufacture precursor cathode materials (pCAM) and final CAM directly from recycled inputs at their Texas facility with a capacity of 60,000 tons of battery waste annually.
ARM’s notable project is its partnership with Forge Nano to recycle lithium-ion battery scrap and produce cathode active materials using nano-coating technology at facilities in Texas and Oklahoma. The facilities aim to support up to 35 GWh of renewable energy storage annually, addressing U.S. supply needs for lithium, nickel, and cobalt. ARM emphasizes sustainability and circular supply chains in the EV battery industry.
Aleon Renewable Metals is fully owned by GM-FTAI Holdco LLC. In 2022, it secured $75M in tax-exempt bonds led by Citibank and Brazoria County Industrial Development Corporation. Ken Nicholson of Fortress Transportation and Infrastructure Investors LLC serves as a key board member. Its parent company, Aleon Metals, supports ARM through its metal recycling infrastructure.
