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How mergers and acquisitions are rewiring the ITAD industry

Published: October 16, 2025
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Over the past two years, the face of sustainability and IT asset disposition finance has evolved dramatically. | Koy Hipster / Shutterstock 

On Tuesday, October 28, the Plenary Session of E-Scrap Conference will address “How Mergers and Acquisitions are Reshaping the ITAD Sector.”  The discussion will be timely and important because the ITAD and electronics recycling sectors are being propelled by a fast-expanding universe of active capital. Continue Reading

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Analysis: DOE takes equity stake in Lithium Americas deal

Published: October 8, 2025
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Lithium Americas Corp. is the developer of Nevada’s Thacker Pass project. | Photo courtesy Lithium Americas Corp.

The US Department of Energy is redefining its approach to industrial investment through a revised agreement with Lithium Americas Corporation, the Canada- and Nevada-based developer of the Thacker Pass lithium project. 

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Aurubis steps up recycling investments in US, EU

Published: October 8, 2025
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Aurubis expands its global recycling footprint with a new copper smelter in Georgia and fresh EIB financing in Europe, underscoring the race to secure secondary metal supplies. | Photo courtesy Aurubis Richmond

Aurubis, the Germany-based nonferrous metals giant, is deepening its push into recycling and copper production with a series of major moves on both sides of the Atlantic. The company’s growth strategy illustrates a broader trend of stakeholders locking in access to recycled feedstock, as regulatory and customer requirements intensify.  

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Analysis: CA climate rules set off ripple effect for thousands

Published: October 2, 2025
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More than 4,000 companies from around the globe who do business in California face fast-approaching reporting deadlines that signal a profound operational shift. | Alexander Lukatskiy / Shutterstock

California regulators have released a preliminary list of more than 4,000 companies, revealing for the first time who will need to comply with sweeping new climate disclosure laws, starting in just three months’ time. 

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ABTC expansion drives triple-digit revenue gains

Published: September 25, 2025
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American Battery Technology Company saw triple-digit revenue growth in Q4 as it scales to meet demand. | Quality Stock Arts / Shutterstock

American Battery Technology Company (ABTC) reported Q4 2025 revenue of $2.8 million, a 183% increase over the prior quarter, while full year revenue, ended June 30, 2025, surged 1,149% to $4.3 million compared with fiscal 2024. Continue Reading

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Analysis: Tailwind Capital takes majority stake in DMD

Published: September 25, 2025
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Tailwind’s move is among a series of private capital firms eyeing ITAD assets as hardware decommissioning volumes expands, regulation tightens and the stakes for data security and responsible recycling rise. | MD Photography / Shutterstock

Tailwind Capital is the latest private equity player to bet on the booming IT asset disposition industry, taking a majority stake in DMD Systems Recovery this month. The deal marks Tailwind’s first big move into the ITAD sector. Continue Reading

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From scrap to strategy: Global battery recycling’s next phase

Published: September 18, 2025
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Although battery recycling is still in its infancy, with many EV vehicles expected to remain on the road for years to come, the industry is collaborating and investing in its future. | Elnur / Shutterstock

Ever since I interviewed Lauren Roman of Transparent Planet about the electric vehicle (EV) battery sector and its recycling aspects, I started spending more time tracking what was happening there. Continue Reading

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REACT aims to transform US e-scrap recycling

Published: September 18, 2025
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REACT, DOE E-SCRAP finalist from Intel-E-Waste, Sunnking, Penn State and NREL, uses heat- and chemical-free separation to produce high-value e-scrap streams, piloting in 2026. | Damrong Rattanapong / Shutterstock

A project spearheaded by Intel-E-Waste is aiming to reshape US e-scrap recycling by delivering cleaner, higher-value diverse product streams and reducing dependence on overseas smelters. Continue Reading

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Industry trends point to opportunity for ITAD firms

Published: September 11, 2025
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise and other technology companies have pointed to operating system and AI adoption as drivers for device refreshes, spurring supply for recyclers and secondary markets. | Photo courtesy of Hewlett Packard Enterprise

In its recent quarterly investor call, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) was the latest technology firm to credit a sustained cycle of enterprise infrastructure upgrades for a prolonged increase of used equipment into secondary markets.

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