SAFELOOP held its 4th General Assembly Meeting in Kayseri, Türkiye, on 12–14 February 2026. The consortium was warmly welcomed by our hosts at ASPİLSAN Energy , who opened the doors of their production facilities to the SAFELOOP partners and provided a comprehensive tour of their Li-ion battery assembly line. The visit offered valuable insight into large-scale battery manufacturing processes and reinforced the strong collaboration within the consortium. Now past the midpoint

We are pleased to announce the signing of a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between SAFELOOP partner Yunasko and Blencowe Resources Plc. The agreement foresees the supply of 500 tons per year of high-quality natural graphite from Blencowe Resources’ Orom-Cross critical minerals project to support next-generation energy storage applications. Prior to its use within SAFELOOP activities (WP2 and WP6), the material will be further upgraded in Wheeling, Illinois (USA

SAFELOOP  took center stage at the prestigious Kokkola Material Week 2025 , held in Kokkola, Finland from November 9–13. The project was proudly represented by its coordinators from the University of Oulu , demonstrating our commitment to advancing materials science. The international event—known for its high-level coverage of the chemical, bio-economy, and mineral economy sectors—provided an ideal platform to engage with key stakeholders. Dr. Pekka Tynjälä, representing the