The Technology Development Board (TDB), a statutory body under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, has extended financial assistance to MiniMines Cleantech Solutions Pvt. Ltd. for the commercialisation of an indigenous technology for sustainable recycling of lithium-ion batteries.
The project aims to establish a facility for recovering critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, and manganese from end-of-life lithium-ion batteries and converting them into battery-grade salts for reuse in the battery manufacturing supply chain.
MiniMines Cleantech Solutions Pvt. Ltd. has developed a proprietary Hybrid Hydrometallurgy™ process, which enables efficient recycling of various lithium-ion battery chemistries. The technology is designed to achieve high recovery rates of valuable metals while ensuring minimal environmental impact through low energy consumption and reduced emissions.
The initiative is expected to strengthen India’s battery recycling ecosystem, support the country’s transition to clean energy and electric mobility, and reduce dependence on imported critical minerals. The project also promotes the concept of urban mining and aligns with the Government’s focus on building a circular economy for critical materials.
Through this support, TDB continues to encourage indigenous technological innovations that address environmental challenges and contribute to India’s sustainable development goals.
