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Livium Ltd (ASX:LIT) CEO Simon Linge appointed President of the Association for the Battery Recycling Industry (ABRI)
ABRI aims to foster collaboration across policy, industry, and government in battery recycling
Livium partners with NoviqTech Ltd to digitally enhance environmental impact tracking
The battery recycling sector in Australia gained fresh momentum as Livium Ltd (ASX:LIT), (OTC:LMMFF), a key player in lithium processing and recycling, confirmed a strategic leadership role for its executive. The appointment coincides with broader initiatives in the clean energy transition and adds further depth to Australia's ambition to shape a circular economy. Livium, which operates within the industrial and clean technology segments of the ASX 200, has gained attention for its lithium ferro phosphate production and battery recycling technology.
Simon Linge, Livium’s managing director and chief executive officer, has been named President of the Association for the Battery Recycling Industry (ABRI), Australia’s national industry body for the battery recycling value chain.
Driving Innovation and Policy Alignment in Battery Recycling
In his new role, Linge will guide the strategic direction of ABRI, working alongside members, regulators, and industry participants to promote best practices and sustainable development. His appointment comes at a time when the battery sector is navigating evolving regulatory frameworks, both domestically and abroad.
ABRI represents a broad membership base across the battery lifecycle, from collection and transport to processing and material recovery. Linge will focus on aligning regulatory frameworks with industry capabilities, aiming to foster an ecosystem built on sustainability, compliance, and innovation.
The association intends to provide a unified platform to engage with policy makers and encourage sector-wide cooperation. Linge has highlighted the importance of collaborative leadership in responding to the shifting legislative environment that governs the safe and efficient recycling of battery materials.
Livium’s Role in Circular Lithium Economy
Livium Ltd has built a reputation as a leading provider of lithium-ion battery recycling services in Australia. The company is focused on developing closed-loop systems for lithium ferro phosphate (LFP) recovery while continuing to advance its proprietary LieNA® lithium extraction process.
This technology-driven model supports broader sector goals such as reducing dependence on raw material imports and ensuring supply chain resilience. Livium’s operations are closely aligned with emerging clean energy standards and the broader strategic priorities of Australia’s battery recycling framework.
As a member of ABRI, Livium contributes actively to policy discussions and has participated in collaborative efforts to raise industry standards and implement safe recycling practices across the nation.
Collaboration with NoviqTech to Tokenise Environmental Impact
Livium recently announced a digital innovation initiative in collaboration with NoviqTech Ltd. This partnership focuses on utilising artificial intelligence and distributed ledger technologies to track and certify the environmental impact of Livium’s recycling activities.
Through NoviqTech’s Carbon Central platform and the Hedera ledger, Livium plans to generate tokenised certificates that represent measurable carbon emission reductions and critical mineral recovery achievements at its facilities.
The project aims to improve transparency and accountability by using verifiable digital tools, adding another layer of credibility to Livium’s sustainability profile. The use of tokenised data also supports industry calls for greater visibility into the lifecycle impacts of battery recycling efforts.
Strategic Role in Industry Transformation
Livium Ltd (ASX:LIT), (OTC:LMMFF) continues to play a prominent role in shaping Australia’s circular battery economy through its leadership involvement and technical innovation. The company's participation in national policy efforts through ABRI and its commitment to digital-led sustainability initiatives reinforce its position as an active contributor to the country’s clean energy agenda.
