Ascend Elements uses a patented process known as Hydro-to-Cathode ® direct precursor synthesis to manufacture NMC pCAM and CAM from used lithium-ion batteries and battery manufacturing scrap.

Ascend is building a factory in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, that was originally supposed to produce CAM and cathode precursor (pCAM). Company executives said they still intend to complete the factory ...

A previous study – reported in July – proved the scalability of the company’s recycling process using pure precursor Cathode ...

"We are committed to creating good jobs in Kentucky, providing a domestic supply of lithium-ion battery materials and enhancing U.S. energy independence.” Ascend began construction of the $1 billion ...

This Study envisions purchasing of such awaruite concentrate and refining to battery-grade nickel sulphate, which would then be marketed to precursor cathode active material ("PCAM") and cathode ...