Bridge Green has inaugurated its state-of-the-art critical mineral recovery facility, named the “Circularity Center,” in Chennai, marking a significant step toward strengthening India’s circular economy and critical minerals supply chain.
The facility is being positioned as Tamil Nadu’s first dedicated critical mineral recovery plant for lithium-ion batteries. The launch coincides with growing strategic cooperation between India and the United States on critical minerals and advanced energy technologies.
With an annual processing capacity of 7,200 metric tonnes (MTPA), the Circularity Center is designed to recover critical mineral-bearing materials from end-of-life lithium-ion batteries and battery manufacturing scrap. Through urban mining and advanced recycling processes, the facility aims to transform battery waste into valuable resources that can be reintroduced into the domestic manufacturing ecosystem.
According to the company, the plant has been developed with a focus on safety, quality, sustainability, and resource efficiency. The recovered materials are expected to support India’s efforts to strengthen critical mineral security and reduce dependence on imported raw materials for the rapidly growing battery and clean energy sectors.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by Thiru Arul Prakasam M, MLA of Saidapet, and Thiru S. Vijayakumar, MLA of Gummidipoondi, who highlighted Tamil Nadu’s growing role in India’s transition toward advanced materials and clean energy technologies.
The event was also attended by industry leaders, including Thiru Srinivasan, CEO of the Centre of Excellence in Advanced Automotive Research (CAAR), and A.L.N. Rao, Head of Sustainability at Recykal, who acknowledged the importance of developing domestic capabilities for battery recycling and critical mineral recovery.
Bridge Green stated that the Circularity Center represents a long-term commitment to building a sustainable and resilient energy ecosystem by enabling the recovery, reuse, and recirculation of critical materials essential for the clean energy transition.
The facility is expected to contribute to India’s broader goals of promoting resource circularity, supporting electric mobility growth, and creating a secure domestic supply chain for critical minerals required in batteries and renewable energy technologies.
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