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PyroGenesis Confirms Successful Primary Test Campaign with Leading Battery Recycler

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  • PyroGenesis Inc. announced successful results from a primary testing campaign with a leading battery recycler on February 26, 2026.
  • The testing utilized PyroGenesis' high-temperature plasma technology to recover key minerals such as nickel, cobalt, copper, & lithium oxides from batteries.
  • Tests were conducted at PyroGenesis' facilities & witnessed by client engineers, confirming anticipated outcomes for material recovery.
  • Material samples were shipped to the client's facility to verify performance, yield, & chemistry measurements.
  • The initial contract timeline spanned from Q4 2025 to Q1 2026, marking the conclusion of the primary phase.
  • A subsequent testing phase may occur before the end of Q2 2026, though no certainty exists regarding further tests or future purchases.
  • The client's potential purchase plan involves an initial 1 MW plasma torch system, followed by either five 1 MW systems or one 5 MW system.
  • The technology aims to replace fossil fuel heating with electric-based plasma to support cleaner, sustainable battery recycling operations.
  • PyroGenesis President & CEO P. Peter Pascali stated the results confirm plasma as a valuable component for shifting focus to complete battery lifecycle management.
  • The initiative supports end-of-life battery recycling as global volumes are projected to rise from 900 thousand tons in 2025 to 20.5 million tons by 2040.
  • PyroGenesis leverages 35 years of plasma technology leadership & holds ISO 9001:2015 & AS9100D certifications.