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Iondrive Limited (ASX:ION)

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Announcement
Release
4 Feb 2026 9:31AM
Price at Release
$0.050
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Summary
Iondrive Limited reported significant progress on its solar recycling initiative using the IONSolv™ metal extraction platform, achieving over 85% silver extraction efficiency in initial tests. The collaboration with Livium will focus on applying this technology to end-of-life photovoltaic materials to enhance resource recovery. As Australia's solar panel waste stream grows, the project aims to develop scalable recycling solutions for valuable materials like silver and silicon. Strategic partnerships and further trials are planned to optimize and scale this approach.
Key Points
  • IONSolv™ achieved greater than 85% silver extraction efficiency under controlled conditions.
  • Collaboration with Livium focuses on applying IONSolv™ to end-of-life photovoltaic materials.
  • Australia's solar panel waste is increasing, with valuable materials like silver often not recovered.
  • Plans include trials on photovoltaic feedstock and assessment of recovery performance and scalability.
  • Strategic collaboration with Livium is aiding in feedstock preparation and panel dismantling.
  • The initiative aims to address the challenge of recovering high-value materials early in recycling.
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