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JapanMilan, 14th January 2026 – Industrie De Nora, Italian multinational listed on Euronext Milan, specialized in the electrochemical industry and leader in sustainable technologies and in the emerging green hydrogen industry, announces the signing of a strategic partnership agreement with Reed Advanced Materials (“RAM”), a company specialized in the development of advanced battery materials and sustainable lithium refining technologies.
RAM is a joint venture owned 70% by Neometals Ltd, an Australian Securities Exchange-listed company and pioneer in sustainable lithium processing solutions, and 30% by Mineral Resources Limited, a global leader in the mining sector.
Under the agreement, De Nora and RAM will collaborate to integrate De Nora’s electrolysis systems into RAM’s patented ELi Process™ (Electrolytic Lithium) process. ELi Process™ process is designed for converting lithium chloride brines into battery-grade lithium hydroxide or lithium carbonate to be used in electric vehicles and energy storage systems. De Nora will support ELi’s industrial scalability and the integration of electrolysis solutions into existing and new lithium refining operations. The solution satisfies circularity principles and will enable both water and chemical reagent consumption, resulting in a lower carbon footprint.
The collaboration allows De Nora’s advanced electrolysis technology to be leveraged as a central enabler of the ELi Process™, strengthening De Nora’s position as a key industrial partner across the entire lithium value chain. At the same time, it supports the advancement of ELi Process™ Technology Readiness Level (TRL). The ultimate goal is to validate continuous pilot-scale operation under real industrial conditions at the site in Argentina of the multinational company Rio Tinto, one of the major global players in lithium extraction and refining.
RAM's decision to adopt De Nora’s Know-How and its electrochemical technology as key elements of the ELi Process™ reinforces De Nora's position in electrification processes, critical for a sustainable Energy Transition from fossil fuels.
Thanks to its electrochemical technologies, De Nora contributes to more sustainable lithium refining and recycling, strengthening the resilience of the supply chain, replacing traditional processes with a high environmental impact. The electrochemical process also favors a circular approach, in which hydrogen and chlorine, by products of the reaction, can be reintroduced into the value chain as high-purity chemicals.
Global demand for lithium hydroxide is accelerating: a strategic sector, which will reach $25.6 billion by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4%. Thanks to this partnership, De Nora consolidates its role in lithium refining, gaining access to new business development opportunities in the medium term.
Paolo Dellachà, De Nora’s CEO commented:
“This agreement with RAM represents a decisive step towards building a truly circular lithium value chain. By integrating our electrolysis technology into the ELi Process™ together with RAM we can ensure that lithium resources are refined sustainably, reducing environmental impact while strengthening supply security. The collaboration enables us to accelerate the demonstration and scalability of the technology within a global context spanning from the Americas to Europe and Australasia.”
Commenting on the announcement, RAM Director Christopher Reed said:
“Partnering with a global electrochemical leader such as De Nora is an important step in maturing the ELi Process™ to commercial readiness. The proposed collaboration aligns a best-in-class electrolysis provider with our proprietary lithium process, with a clear focus on, designing, installing, and operating a fully integrated lithium hydroxide Pilot Plant on an industrial site, thus building a foundation for future commercial plants”.
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De Nora
Industrie De Nora S.p.A. is an Italian multinational company founded in 1923 and listed on the Euronext Milan stock exchange. A global leader in electrochemical processes and technologies for water management, it provides products and services that enable industrial processes in the chlor-alkali, electronics, battery, water treatment (both municipal and industrial), and green hydrogen sectors. With an operational presence across multiple regions—including the Americas, Europe, Middle East, and Asia—De Nora delivers customized solutions, effectively and reliably meeting market demands. Committed to ESG principles, the company integrates environmental sustainability and social responsibility into all its activities.
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