Delegates toured the high-nickel cathode materials plant and discussed opportunities for technological and business
collaboration

On January 16, the Canadian Battery Circular Economy Business Delegation visited POSCO Future M’s Pohang Cathode Materials Plant.

The delegation, comprising representatives from the Canadian government and companies specializing in battery reuse and recycling technologies, is engaged in global projects to validate related technologies and establish business partnerships.

The visiting group included prominent figures such as H.E. Tamara Mawhinney, Canadian Ambassador to South Korea; John Zimmerman, Senior Trade Commissioner at the Canadian Embassy in Korea; and Deric Dubien, Manager at Global Affairs Canada’s Export Support Division, along with more than 30 officials and industry representatives.

During their visit, the delegation toured the Pohang plant, which mass-produces high-nickel NCMA and NCA cathode materials for the global market, and engaged in discussions about potential technological and business collaborations.

H.E. Tamara Mawhinney remarked, “POSCO Future M was the first Korean company to establish a cathode materials business in Canada, including the construction of the Ultium CAM plant, showcasing its exceptional business capabilities and technological expertise. I look forward to continued exchanges and collaborations to advance the battery industries of both nations.”

Noh Ho-seop, Head of POSCO Future M’s Pohang Cathode Materials Division, commented, “We appreciate the Canadian government’s and industry’s efforts in fostering the growth of eco-friendly energy and electric vehicle industries. We hope to expand mutual cooperation further to enhance competitiveness.”

Notably, Canada has maintained an ongoing partnership with POSCO Future M. In October last year, a 10-member delegation from Quebec’s Energy Transition Valley visited the Pohang Cathode Materials Plant to study employee training programs and discuss ways to support POSCO Future M’s projects in Canada and strengthen collaboration.

▲The Canadian Battery Circular Economy Business Delegation visited POSCO Future M’s Pohang Cathode Materials Plant on January 16. (Front row, seventh from left) Cho Yong-moon, Head of POSCO Future M’s Anode Materials Division; John Zimmerman, Senior Trade Commissioner at the Canadian Embassy; H.E. Tamara Mawhinney, Canadian Ambassador to South Korea; Noh Ho-seop, Head of POSCO Future M’s Pohang Cathode Materials Division; and Deric Dubien, Manager at Global Affairs Canada’s Export Support Division.