LOHUM’s new Research & Innovation Center inaugurated by Hon’ble Minister of State – Shri Satish Chandra Dubey

   Greater Noida, August 20, 2025: Today, UP based innovator LOHUM, India’s largest diversified producer of sustainable critical minerals and among the largest globally outside China, launched its new Research & Innovation Center in Greater Noida. The center was inaugurated by Shri Satish Chandra Dubey, Hon’ble Minister of State in the Ministry of Mines and Ministry of Coal. The company is also headquartered in Uttar Pradesh, and hosts a large share of its production facilities in the state.

The new innovation center is strategically aligned with the Government of India’s National Critical Mineral Mission to advance research and innovation in a value chain vital for the country’s economy, energy security, and technological leadership. This marks a major step forward by Lohum to strengthen India’s critical minerals reserves, in light of the rare earth element supply crisis currently faced by Indian industry.

Speaking at the inauguration, Hon’ble Minister of State in the Ministry of Mines and Ministry of Coal – Shri Satish Chandra Dubey said, “The Government is committed to promoting innovation in the field of critical minerals, and Lohum’s new Research & Innovation Center is a commendable step in that direction. It will play a pivotal role in accelerating India’s transition towards mineral independence and sustainable energy.”

Driving Innovation in Critical Minerals

At the facility, Lohum’s scientists are conducting advanced research on 15 of the 27 critical minerals identified by the Government of India, including cobalt, nickel, lithium, graphite, aluminium, copper, and rare earth elements.

The center houses a range of specialized laboratories, including:

• Rare Earth Elements Lab
• Magnet Lab
• Battery Lab
• Cathode Active Material Lab
• Membrane Lab
• Coin Cell Lab
• Carbon Lab
• Nickel-Lithium-Cobalt Lab
• Analytical Lab

Commitment to R&D Excellence

With a 60,000 sq. ft. innovation hub, Lohum invests 5% of its annual revenue and 10% of its total workforce into R&D. Its team of 100+ dedicated scientists has been instrumental in expanding knowledge frontiers and delivering market-ready solutions for a circular economy of critical minerals.

Commenting on the launch, Rajat Verma, Founder & CEO of LOHUM, said, “This expanded, upgraded, and cutting-edge Research & Innovation Center is the new engine for Lohum’s vision of building world-class capabilities in critical minerals manufacturing. We are proud to contribute to India’s journey of becoming a global technology leader, as this technology leadership begins with intensive R&D in critical minerals.”

About LOHUM

Lohum is India’s largest diversified producer of sustainable critical minerals and one of the largest in the world outside of China. Today, the company can process over 25,000 Tons of critical materials annually through its patented NEETM® recycling and extraction technology. With a 90% share of integrated lithium-ion battery recycling in India, the company has capabilities to produce battery-grade Lithium, Nickel, and Cobalt, as well as Rare Earth Elements and Platinum Group Metals. Further, Lohum produces advanced materials made of these minerals including Catalysts and Cathode Active Materials (CAM). Lohum is the only Indian manufacturer of latest generation Nickel-rich cathode active materials that are used in Lithium-ion cells.

Lohum has a total of eight (8) facilities – seven (7) in Greater Noida in UP (including India’s largest Lithium and Cobalt refineries) and one (1) in Gujarat. The company has a further two (2) facilities in development across South India. The company is expanding globally with joint ventures in the US and Sharjah (with the UAE government as a partner), and further planned expansion in EU.

LOHUM works with 200+ customers and partners from across the globe. For more information about Lohum, visit www.lohum.com or the company’s social media on LinkedIn and X.

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