Our Story

R3 Lithium was established to commercialize a proven facility that fulfills a significant domestic need.

In Covington, Georgia, roughly 40 miles east of Atlanta, a 154,000-square-foot complex was built to do something no other facility in the United States had done: produce lithium carbonate from recycled battery materials at commercial scale. The facility achieved that milestone in 2025, producing lithium carbonate from 100% recycled content. R3 Lithium acquired the facility in July 2026 as the foundation for a new kind of critical minerals company.

In Covington, Georgia, roughly 40 miles east of Atlanta, a 154,000-square-foot complex was built to do something no other facility in the United States had done: produce lithium carbonate from recycled battery materials at commercial scale. The facility achieved that milestone in 2025, producing lithium carbonate from 100% recycled content. R3 Lithium acquired the facility in July 2026 as the foundation for a new kind of critical minerals company.

Our Vision

To be North America and Europe's leading supplier of lithium carbonate from recycled materials, supplying manufacturers of the lithium-ion batteries used in energy storage systems, defense applications, and electric vehicles.

To be North America and Europe's leading supplier of lithium carbonate from recycled materials, supplying manufacturers of the lithium-ion batteries used in energy storage systems, defense applications, and electric vehicles.

Our Mission

To recover, refine, and return critical minerals to ensure the security of domestic battery material supply chains.

To recover, refine, and return critical minerals to ensure the security of domestic battery material supply chains.

Our Values

TREAD. Every Step Forward Counts

Transparency

We communicate openly, honestly, and collaboratively. We speak up early and openly to align around common goals. We encourage collaboration across every level of the organization.

Resource Stewardship

We maximize value. We produce lithium carbonate from recycled sources within national borders, maximizing the value of existing materials. We strengthen domestic supply chains through responsible production and balance economic performance with environmental responsibility.

Excellence

We set the standard. We lead through proprietary innovation, engineering, operations, and delivery. We pursue continuous improvement in everything we design, build, and operate, and hold ourselves to the highest standards of quality and results.

Accountability

We own our impact. We take accountability for safety, the environment, ethics, and results. We protect the well-being of our people, operate responsibly in our communities, and act with discipline and integrity every day.

Delivery

We deliver on our commitments. We execute with energy, precision, and creativity to overcome obstacles and improve outcomes. We honor commitments to customers and teammates.

Leadership

A Proven Team

Leadership

A Proven Team

Leadership

A Proven Team

Leadership

Linh Austin

President & CEO

Linh Austin

President & CEO

Heather Schwarm

Chief Financial Officer

Heather Schwarm

Chief Financial Officer

Eric Gratz, Ph.D.

Chief Technology Officer

Eric Gratz, Ph.D.

Chief Technology Officer

Barbara Knight

Chief Administrative Officer

Barbara Knight

Chief Administrative Officer

Deacon Powell

General Counsel

Deacon Powell

General Counsel

Board of Directors

Jacques Gerber

Director

Jacques Gerber

Director

Nicolas Sauvage

Director

Nicolas Sauvage

Director

Linh Austin

R3 Lithium President & CEO, Director

Linh Austin

R3 Lithium President & CEO, Director

Covington Facility

Located at 9176 Industrial Drive NE, Covington, Georgia, the facility spans approximately 154,000 square feet and includes:

  • 30,000 metric tons of nameplate shredding capacity

  • A 2,500-metric-ton lithium carbonate production line using calciner-based crystallization and water-based precipitation

  • Space allocated for a future additional 2,500-metric-ton battery-grade lithium carbonate line

Strategic Partners

R3 Lithium’s ownership brings together a strong group of strategic and institutional investors.

We are proud to have assembled such a high-quality investor group in a short period of time.  Our investors share our belief in R3 Lithium’s vision and our ability to make a meaningful impact.

Together, we are working to strengthen North American and European battery materials refining capabilities and critical mineral supply chains, helping these regions build greater security and independence.

North America

Europe

Asia

North America

Europe

Asia

North America

Europe

Asia