Recyclus Secures TFS Licence for Sale of Black Mass to Europe

e are pleased to announce that Recyclus Group has secured a Transfrontier Shipment of Waste (TFS) licence, enabling the transportation of black mass to Europe under its offtake agreement with Glencore plc, announced on 17 December 2024.

Following this approval, shipments of black mass will commence in March as part of the agreement to supply Glencore’s European network and operations.

Produced at our industrial-scale lithium-ion battery recycling facility, black mass contains valuable metals such as lithium, manganese, nickel, and cobalt. These materials can be reprocessed and reintegrated into the battery supply chain, making black mass a highly valuable commodity and a key revenue driver for our recycling facility.

The TFS licence is a regulatory requirement for the international movement of waste, ensuring that its management, transportation, disposal, and recovery adhere to environmentally responsible practices.

Robin Brundle, Chairman of Technology Minerals and Director of Recyclus, said:

"We are delighted to have received the required approvals to sell black mass under our agreement with Glencore. The first 100-tonne shipment of black mass to Europe is scheduled for March and represents a landmark moment for Recyclus. To secure an agreement with a partner as renowned as Glencore is a strong endorsement of Recyclus’ technology and the quality of black mass we produce, and we look forward to building on our partnership with them.”