EVSX Enters Into A Joint Venture With Voltrinov To Expand EV And Micromobility Battery Processing Capacity

St-Georges Eco-Mining Corp. has announced a strategic joint venture between its wholly owned subsidiary EVSX Corp. and Quebec-based Voltrinov to address growing demand for electric vehicle and micromobility battery recycling in Eastern Canada. The partnership leverages complementary capabilities across two provinces, with Voltrinov providing technical assessment and dismantling services at its St-Bruno-de-Montarville facility, while EVSX processes batteries at its Thorold, Ontario plant to produce black mass for downstream processing.

The joint venture represents a significant expansion of regional battery recycling capacity, with EVSX's facility capable of processing 10,000 metric tons per year across multiple battery chemistries. Voltrinov's hydrometallurgical refining capabilities will convert the black mass into battery-grade minerals for reintroduction into manufacturing supply chains, supporting Quebec's circular economy objectives. The partnership is particularly timely given recent capacity reductions following the withdrawal of other battery processors serving Quebec and Eastern Canada.

The collaboration addresses critical supply chain gaps in Canada's growing electric vehicle ecosystem, with EVSX's Thorold facility strategically positioned within North America's largest automotive cluster including Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis. Voltrinov brings established expertise through its 16,000 square foot facility and $1.35 million in government funding support from Quebec's Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium. The joint venture is expected to create new employment opportunities while advancing both companies' positions in the rapidly expanding battery recycling market.

This partnership reflects broader trends toward regional circular economy solutions in critical minerals processing, particularly as electric vehicle adoption accelerates across Canada. The combination of EVSX's proven processing capacity with Voltrinov's technical innovation and government backing positions both companies to capture increasing volumes of end-of-life batteries while supporting domestic critical minerals recovery objectives.