St-Georges talks EVSX facility upgrades, operations

Executive Summary

• EVSX Corp., the battery‑processing subsidiary of St‑Georges Eco‑Mining, reports a measured start to full‑scale operations at its Thorold, Ontario plant and outlines upgrades aimed at improving efficiency and profitability.
• Major equipment upgrades—including a new large‑scale hopper, conveyor system and dual shredder—are expected to increase throughput tenfold and reduce labor and utility costs.
• The company confirms an existing three‑year multichemistry battery supply contract with Call2Recycle, full regulatory approvals, and a ready inventory of batteries awaiting processing.

Key Details

• Throughput Upgrade: Installation of a new large‑scale hopper with automatic feed, new conveyor system and dual shredder replaces the original front‑end design, delivering an estimated tenfold increase in material throughput.
• Structural Modifications: Additional structural changes made to accommodate higher material handling capacity across the multichemistry line.
• Motor Refurbishment: Majority of motors on the processing line have been replaced or upgraded following regular inspections to ensure stable operations.
• Labor & Utility Cost Reduction: Upgrades target reductions in head‑count/labor expenses and utility consumption, enhancing overall operating margins.
• Supply Agreement: Ongoing three‑year multichemistry battery supply contract with Call2Recycle remains in place, securing feedstock for the plant.
• Regulatory Status: All required city zoning and environmental compliance approvals (ECAs) are retained, permitting processing of all battery chemistries.
• Inventory Ready: Several truckloads of batteries across multiple chemistries have already been processed; a full inventory is on‑site awaiting further ramp‑up.
• Capacity: The Thorold facility has a design capacity of 10,000 metric tons per year for sorting and recovering critical battery metals, aluminum, steel, copper, and other materials.

Notable Quotes

“The start of full‑scale operations has been cautious and measured… operational efficiency and optimization are critical.” – Ian C. Peres, President & CEO, EVSX Corp.