EVSX Enters Into A Joint Venture With Voltrinov To Expand EV And Micromobility Battery Processing Capacity

Executive Summary

• St‑Georges Eco‑Mining’s wholly owned subsidiary EVSX Corp. has entered into a joint venture with Québec‑based Voltrinov to evaluate, repurpose, and recycle end‑of‑life electric vehicle and micromobility batteries.
• The partnership will combine Voltrinov’s technical expertise and dismantling facility in St‑Bruno‑de‑Montarville with EVSX’s processing plant in Thorold, Ontario, producing black mass for further hydrometallurgical refining into battery‑grade minerals.
• The venture is expected to create new full‑time jobs in Québec, expand repurposing capacity, and strengthen the regional circular‑economy battery ecosystem.

Key Details

• Joint Venture Structure: EVSX (wholly owned subsidiary of St‑Georges Eco‑Mining) + Voltrinov; collaboration focuses on end‑of‑life battery assessment, dismantling, shredding, material separation, and production of black mass.
• Facilities Involved:
• Voltrinov – Dismantling & technical evaluation at its 16,000 sq ft facility in St‑Bruno‑de‑Montarville, Québec.
• EVSX – Processing of batteries into black mass at its Thorold, Ontario plant (capacity ≈ 10,000 mt/yr).
• Downstream Processing: Black mass will be sent to Voltrinov’s hydrometallurgical refining facility in Québec to produce battery‑grade minerals for re‑introduction into the supply chain.
• Strategic Objectives:
• Address regional capacity constraints after recent processor withdrawals in Québec/Eastern Canada.
• Support Québec’s circular‑economy goals and critical‑minerals recovery initiatives.
• Leverage government support programs (e.g., Réseau MCS grant) for advancing battery value‑chain sustainability.
• Economic Impact: Expected creation of new full‑time positions in Québec; expansion of repurposing evaluation and processing capacity.
• Leadership Comments:
• Ian C. Peres, President & CEO of EVSX – highlighted the market gap and complementary strengths of the partners.
• Jean Jacques Le Roy, President of Voltrinov – emphasized the joint venture’s role in strengthening Québec’s circular‑economy battery processing.

Notable Quotes

• “The battery recycling market has seen a recent reduction in processing capacity serving Québec and Eastern Canada… this joint venture combines the processing strength of EVSX with the solid technical expertise of Voltrinov.” – Ian C. Peres, President & CEO, EVSX
• “By combining Voltrinov’s expertise with EVSX’s processing capacity, we can keep more end‑of‑life batteries managed locally and responsibly, while supporting Québec objectives.” – Jean Jacques Le Roy, President, Voltrinov