Last January, the Ellen McArthur Foundation published a detailed report which underscores the growing importance of circular economy strategies in the rapidly expanding electric vehicle (EV) battery sector. As global demand for EVs rises, batteries are emerging as a critical component of the energy transition—but also a source of significant environmental and supply chain challenges. According to the report, EV batteries rely heavily on critical minerals such as lithium, cob

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