Norwegian Hydro acquires full ownership of battery recycler Hydrovolt from Swedish Northvolt for $6.79M.

Norwegian company Hydro has fully acquired the battery recycler Hydrovolt from Swedish battery maker Northvolt for about $6.79 million. This purchase increases Hydro's ownership in Hydrovolt to 100%, up from 72%. The deal aims to strengthen Hydro's position in the battery recycling industry, which is crucial for recovering materials like black mass and aluminum from EV and industrial batteries. The transaction is pending certain conditions, including Northvolt's bankruptcy restructuring process, and is expected to close by the end of the first quarter of 2025.

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