RecycLiCo Completes Construction of Innovation Centre Laboratory Facility

Executive Summary

• RecycLiCo Battery Materials Inc. announced the opening of its new Innovation Centre laboratory in Delta, British Columbia.
• The lab provides bench‑scale hydrometallurgical processing and R&D services for miners, refiners, OEMs and technology developers, marking the first phase toward a full pilot‑plant capability.
• The facility is intended to accelerate process development, flowsheet validation, pilot‑scale testing and commercialization of critical‑minerals refining and battery‑upcycling technologies.

Key Details

• Location & Date: Innovation Centre laboratory opened in Delta, British Columbia on February 19 2026.
• Capabilities: Bench‑scale hydrometallurgical processing; technical R&D services for metals, mining, refining and battery‑materials sectors.
• Strategic Purpose: First step toward a larger Innovation Centre that will include adjacent pilot‑plant facilities, enabling clients to move from concept to pilot scale within a “ready‑to‑build” environment.
• Benefits Highlighted: Reduced development timelines, lower technical risk, and streamlined translation of laboratory results into commercial refining pathways.
• Leadership Quote: Richard Sadowsky, Interim CEO, described the launch as “the result of disciplined execution of our capital‑efficient approach…we are excited to begin engaging with partners on refining pathways that can be evaluated, optimized, and scaled within a single facility.”
• Technology Focus: Advanced hydrometallurgical processes for refining critical minerals from both primary extraction and end‑of‑life batteries, supporting North American supply‑chain resilience.

Notable Quotes

“This milestone is the result of disciplined execution of our capital‑efficient approach to building the technical infrastructure required for long term growth and commercialization,” – Richard Sadowsky, Interim CEO.