Halo Battery Recycling Ltd. is a UK-based company focused on industrial-scale recycling of lead-acid batteries. As a subsidiary of Recyclus Group Ltd., Halo contributes to the larger group’s mission of developing comprehensive battery recycling infrastructure. The company works to improve efficiency within the lead-acid recycling sector by breaking down spent batteries into components that can be reintroduced into the manufacturing process. This approach supports a circular economy for battery metals and reduces the environmental impact associated with battery disposal.
Operating within the end-of-life and recycling segment of the battery value chain, Halo offers collection, transport, storage, and recycling services. The company designs and produces specialized containers designed to safely handle hazardous battery materials in compliance with transport regulations. By concentrating on lead-acid battery recycling, Halo complements the lithium-ion battery recycling activities of its sister company, LiBatt Recycling Ltd., enabling the Recyclus Group to address various battery chemistries and meet the growing demand for sustainable recycling solutions driven by electric vehicles and energy storage markets.
Battery Technology
Halo Battery Recycling utilizes an innovative hydrometallurgical process for recycling lead-acid batteries. This process distinguishes itself from traditional smelting methods, which are energy-intensive and produce significant emissions. Halo’s approach employs a wet chemistry method that incorporates advanced density separation at multiple stages. Precise control over chemical reagents, water usage, and temperature optimizes the extraction of materials.
The process is designed for resource recovery, extracting both the “soft” paste material and “hard” components like grids and terminals from spent batteries, which make up a significant portion of their weight. Additionally, the process reclaims plastic from battery casings and reprocesses electrolyte sulfuric acid for use in other industries, such as fertilizers or construction materials in the form of gypsum. The hydrometallurgical technique is central to the company’s aim of a zero-to-landfill operation, intending to reuse or repurpose all materials from spent batteries. This method is reported to significantly lower carbon emissions and reduce waste byproducts compared to conventional techniques.
Investors
Halo Battery Recycling Ltd. is primarily controlled by Recyclus Group Limited, which holds a majority stake in the company, granting it rights to appoint or remove directors. Recyclus Group is, in turn, a subsidiary of Technology Minerals Plc, a publicly traded company on London’s AIM market.
Technology Minerals Plc is consolidating its ownership of Recyclus and its subsidiaries, positioning the overall group to strengthen its role in the UK’s battery recycling infrastructure. The broader Recyclus Group has also secured funding, including a recent £3 million round, to support the expansion of its recycling operations.
Business Details
Location: Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
Website: https://www.halobatteryrecycling.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/93814354
