EVSX annonce la mise en place d'une nouvelle coentreprise avec Voltrinov afin d'accroitre la capacite de traitement des batteries de vehicules electriques et de micromobilite

Executive Summary

• EVSX (wholly‑owned subsidiary of Corp. Éco‑Minière St‑Georges) has entered into a joint venture with Voltrinov to evaluate, re‑purpose, and recycle end‑of‑life electric‑vehicle and micromobility batteries in Québec and Ontario.
• The partnership will combine EVSX’s 10,000 t/yr battery‑processing capacity in Thorold (ON) with Voltrinov’s technical expertise and de‑commissioning facilities in Saint‑Bruno‑de‑Montarville (QC), creating a closed‑loop “black‑mass” recycling stream for critical minerals.
• The JV is expected to generate new full‑time jobs in Québec, increase regional battery‑recycling capacity, and position the companies to capture growing volumes of batteries slated for re‑use or disposal.

Key Details

• Joint‑venture structure: EVSX will handle end‑of‑life battery processing at its Thorold plant, producing black‑mass; Voltrinov will perform battery evaluation, discharge, and dismantling at its Saint‑Bruno‑de‑Montarville site and further treat black‑mass at its hydro‑metallurgical facilities in Québec.
• Capacity: EVSX’s line can process up to 10,000 metric tonnes of batteries per year; Voltrinov operates a 16,000 sq ft facility for diagnostics, repair, and recycling.
• Product flow: End‑of‑life batteries → (Voltrinov) evaluation & safe discharge → transport to EVSX → processing into black‑mass → (Voltrinov) hydro‑metallurgical treatment → high‑purity battery‑grade metals for re‑introduction into the supply chain.
• Economic impact: The JV will create new full‑time positions in Québec and expand regional capacity, addressing recent reductions in recycling throughput after the exit of other recyclers serving Québec and Eastern Canada.
• Strategic benefits: Enhances circular‑economy model for battery materials, leverages government support programs (e.g., $1.35 M grant to Voltrinov from the Réseau MCS), and aligns with provincial objectives for sustainable battery management.
• Leadership comments:
• Ian C. Peres, President & CEO of EVSX – highlighted market need for additional processing capacity in Québec/Eastern Canada and the complementary strengths of both partners.
• Jean‑Jacques Le Roy, President of Voltrinov – emphasized the partnership’s role in advancing Québec’s circular‑economy goals and handling growing battery volumes locally.

Notable Quotes

• “Le marché du recyclage des batteries a récemment connu une réduction de la capacité de traitement desservant le Québec et l’Est du Canada… Cette coentreprise combine la force de traitement d’EVSX avec la solide expertise technique de Voltrinov.” – Ian C. Peres, President & CEO, EVSX
• “Cette coentreprise constitue une étape concrète pour renforcer l’économie circulaire du Québec dans le traitement des batteries… nous pouvons gérer davantage de batteries en fin de vie localement et de manière responsable.” – Jean‑Jacques Le Roy, Président, Voltrinov