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Plympton, Plymouth·Under wayWaste & Resources

Altilium ACT3 EV Battery Recycling & Refining Plant

  • StageACT3 commercial plant under construction in Plymouth (Oct 2026); ACT 2 pilot operating since 2025
  • Next milestoneCompletion and commissioning of ACT3 (no date published)
  • Last checked1 November 2026
Source: Altilium, Strategic investors SQM and Marubeni reaffirm commitment with follow-on investment →

What has changed on this project, and when

  • Next milestone: Completion and commissioning of ACT3 (no date published)2 November 2026 · previously: Commissioning expected late 2026
  • Stage: ACT3 commercial plant under construction in Plymouth (Oct 2026); ACT 2 pilot operating since 20252 November 2026 · previously: active
  • Value: Not disclosed (£18.5m DRIVE35 grant towards ACT3)2 November 2026 · previously: ~£30m (+£18.5m govt)

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