UK-based LevertonHELM and Croatian-based Jedro plan to cooperate in the production of Lithium Hydroxide Monohydrate (LiOH·H₂O), with a strong emphasis on the use of recycled Lithium Carbonate and Lithium Sulphate as feedstock. This reinforces their shared commitment to sustainable innovation and to establishing a stable European supply system for battery-grade lithium hydroxide — a core component of lithium-ion batteries powering electric vehicles and clean-energy technologies.
“Both LevertonHELM and Jedro bring a wealth of industry experience and technical capability unmatched by any other European lithium company,” explains Stephen Elgueta Wallis, Executive Vice President, Energy Materials at HELM AG.
Through the planned collaboration, LevertonHELM will benefit from Jedro’s lithium refinery in Croatia and its experienced operating team. LevertonHELM contributes its commercial strength, R&D and production expertise, and global logistics capabilities, ensuring robust market access and operational excellence.
“Together, we aim to become Europe’s preferred lithium partner to the battery and EV industry, combining our complementary lithium specialties,” states Aleksandar Devčić, CEO of Jedro Lithium.
About LevertonHELM
LevertonHELM was founded in January 2022 as a joint venture between Leverton Lithium and HELM AG, merging Leverton’s long-standing expertise with HELM’s global reach to scale up European production of battery-grade lithium chemicals. Leverton Lithium has been producing high-quality lithium chemicals for over 45 years and today serves customers in more than 60 countries from two manufacturing sites in Basingstoke, UK.
More information: https://www.levertonlithium.com/
LevertonHELM is a subsidiary of HELM AG, a family-owned company established in 1900 in Hamburg, Germany. With around 100 subsidiaries and participations in over 30 countries, HELM is one of the largest independent chemical companies worldwide.
About Jedro Lithium
Located in Croatia, Jedro Lithium is at the forefront of Europe’s green transition with its lithium hydroxide monohydrate plant. Jedro’s core mission is to expand the use of recycled lithium carbonate in the production chain, thereby reducing greenhouse-gas emissions and helping European manufacturers meet the requirements of the EU Battery Regulation and the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA).
In addition, Jedro aims to actively support European battery manufacturers in fulfilling their legal obligations to incorporate locally processed lithium into new battery production. By doing so, Jedro not only aligns with key EU regulatory initiatives but also solves one of the industry’s biggest challenges: ensuring secure, traceable, and sustainable European lithium supply at scale.
More information: https://jedro-lithium.com/
