In this episode under the Climate Catalysts theme of Get Set Green, we explore one of the most overlooked aspects of the clean energy transition what happens to batteries after they are used.

We are joined by Anupam Kumar, Founder & CEO of MiniMines, a climate tech startup working on lithium-ion battery recycling and resource recovery. As the world moves rapidly toward electric vehicles and renewable energy, managing battery waste is becoming a critical challenge for sustainability and climate action.

Anupam shares the journey of building Mini Mines and how their innovative Hybrid Hydrometallurgy (HHM) process is helping recover valuable materials like lithium, cobalt, and nickel—turning waste into resources and supporting a circular economy.

This conversation also dives into the realities of scaling battery recycling in India, the role of policy frameworks like Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), and whether recycling can reduce our dependence on traditional mining.

From technology to regulation, this episode looks at how climate tech solutions are shaping the future of energy, mobility, and sustainable resource management.

What we discussed;

1. The journey of building Mini Mines and entering the battery recycling space.

2. How Hybrid Hydrometallurgy (HHM) works in lithium-ion battery recycling?

3. Challenges in scaling battery recycling and building supply chains for waste battery collection?

4. The role of policies and EPR regulations in India.

5. The future of EVs, battery waste, and circular economy solutions.

Guest- Anupam Kumar: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anupamk121/

Minimines website: https://m-mines.com

Host – Pooja R V:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/poojarv/

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