Westborough, Mass. (September 4, 2025) Ascend Elements has appointed Barbara B. Knight to the position of Chief Administrative Officer. In this role, she will oversee the company’s marketing, communications, and human resources functions. She serves on the company’s Executive Leadership Team and reports to CEO Linh Austin. “Barbara is a proven leader with significant experience […] The post Barbara Knight Named Chief Administrative Officer at Ascend Elements appeared first on Ascend...| Ascend Elements
Ascend Elements achieved a significant milestone in domestic critical minerals recovery last month – producing >99% pure, recycled lithium carbonate (Li2CO3) from black mass for the first time in U.S. history.| Ascend Elements
Westborough, Mass. (July 8, 2025) Ascend Elements recently appointed John Swiger to the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO). John replaces Andy Aberdale, who had served as the company’s CFO since February 2020. Andy recently left the company to pursue new opportunities. “I would like to thank Andy for his commitment and steady leadership of […]| Ascend Elements
Westborough, Mass. (July 2, 2025) Ascend Elements recently appointed Deacon Powell to the position of General Counsel. He serves on the company’s Executive Leadership Team and reports to CEO Linh Austin. “We are excited to have Deacon join the Ascend Elements team. His broad, 25-year experience in the energy industry and deep expertise in projects […]| Ascend Elements
Ascend Elements was founded in 2015 on the principles of sustainability. Our co-founders discovered a new way to recycle lithium-ion batteries and return critical battery metals to the domestic supply chain. Our patented Hydro-to Cathode® direct precursor synthesis technology was purpose built for environmental and economic sustainability. Today, as we commercialize this innovative technology, we’re […]| Ascend Elements
Cash subsidy valued at up to 1.22 billion PLN is one of the largest grants ever offered by Poland’s Ministry of Economic Development and Technology Warsaw, Poland, (7 May, 2025) — The Ministry of Economic Development and Technology in Poland today offered Ascend Elements up to USD $320 million to support construction of a sustainable […] The post Republic of Poland Offers Ascend Elements Up to USD $320 Million to Support Construction of Lithium-ion Battery Materials Plant in Poland appe...| Ascend Elements
Science-based targets provide companies with a clearly-defined pathway for reducing their emissions in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement. Hundreds of businesses around the world are already working with the SBTi.| Science Based Targets Initiative