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In July, the e-scrap sector saw notable advances in rare earth recovery, heightened attention from lawmakers, and significant legal developments. Certification oversight, surplus equipment fraud, and a major U.S. metals facility announcement also drew strong reader interest, ranking among the month’s most-read industry stories.
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The latest e-scrap industry news

Data sanitization helps reduce premature device destruction
Emerging compliance and sustainability requirements as well as the exponential growth of data generated by artificial intelligence are driving home the role of responsible data destruction, according to an executive from data-erasure firm Blancco.
How mergers and acquisitions are rewiring the ITAD industry
The plenary session of E-Scrap Conference will address “How Mergers and Acquisitions are Reshaping the ITAD Sector,” a timely discussion as the industry is driven by a fast-expanding universe of active capital.
Assurant acquires OptoFidelity to speed repair and reuse work
Assurant has expanded its automation toolkit with the acquisition of OptoFidelity’s mobile device testing portfolio, a move the company said will accelerate diagnostics and raise refurbishment capacity across its global Device Care Centers.
E-Scrap EPR round-up part 3: Illinois and Oregon
Battery recycling legislation is moving through several states, as evidenced at eSummit in Minneapolis in September.
US EPA begins largest lithium-ion battery cleanup effort
As lithium-ion battery fires increasingly threaten recycling facilities and landfills nationwide, the US EPA is preparing to undertake its largest lithium-battery remediation efforts to date.
Analysis: DOE takes equity stake in Lithium Americas deal
The arrangement combines traditional lending with partial ownership and represents a notable evolution in how the federal government supports domestic production of strategic materials.
Metallium looks to long-term contract with Glencore
The US subsidiary of Australia’s Metallium signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with metals and mining giant Glencore to explore a long-term agreement for e-scrap feedstock supply and recovered metals offtake.