Battery maker Clarios to invest up to $1B in U.S. critical minerals plant
Clarios, the world’s largest manufacturer and recycler of low-voltage batteries, is planning to invest up to US$1 billion into a U.S.-based critical minerals processing and recovery plant.
The company says the announcement is enabled by U.S. presidential executive orders.
“We’re excited to announce the next step in our strategy to increase our investment in the United States,” said Mark Wallace, CEO of Clarios. “This initiative reflects our deep commitment to sustainability, innovation and building resilient supply chains. By advancing our recycling capabilities and deploying cutting-edge technologies, we’re not only strengthening the domestic supply of critical minerals — we’re also supporting national security and a more sustainable future.”
The company is conducting site assessments in Indiana, Texas and Utah. The new plant will allow Clarios to extract and process critical minerals such as antimony, reducing U.S. reliance on foreign sources, the company announced.
The investment is part of Clarios’ US$6 billion American energy manufacturing strategy.
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