July 14, 2025 -- CATL has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the world-leading resources company, BHP Group Limited (BHP) to collaborate in battery technology and electrification.
CATL and BHP will explore opportunities in battery development for mining equipment and locomotives including rapid charging infrastructure, as well as seeking to understand energy storage systems and battery recycling options for BHP's mining applications.
As a global leader of new energy innovative technologies, CATL is committed to building a zero-carbon future leveraging advanced technologies. It is developing cutting-edge battery technologies and energy solutions that support the energy transition and e-mobility.
CATL's innovation presents exciting opportunities to accelerate the mining industry's decarbonisation transition, aligning with BHP's long-term goal to achieve net zero operational greenhouse gas emissions (Scopes 1 and 2 from its operated assets) by CY2050.
Through this MOU, the collaboration will not only identify pathways for electrification at BHP's mining operations, but also focus on opportunities to advance the circular economy by enhancing battery recycling processes, especially leveraging BHP's copper operations, establishing more sustainable value chains within the mining sector.
At a glance
- Company
- CATL
- Announcement
- Partnership
Key figures
- BHP operational emissions target
- CY2050
People
- Rashpal BhattiBHP Chief Commercial Officer
- Tan LibinHead of overseas business of CATL
Products and programs
"These important relationships are further steps towards BHP meeting our decarbonisation ambitions for our operations and help drive transformative change within the global resources industry," said Rashpal Bhatti, BHP Chief Commercial Officer. "CATL is a leader in their field and at the cutting-edge of what's possible in battery technology, energy storage and battery recycling. By joining forces with industry leaders like CATL, we are seeking solutions to help shape a more productive and more sustainable resources industry of the future."
"We are excited to collaborate with BHP, a global leader sharing our commitment to driving the energy transition towards a zero-carbon future," said Tan Libin, head of overseas business of CATL. "Together with forward-thinking mining companies like BHP, we aim to demonstrate how advanced battery technologies can decarbonize mining operations, logistics, and product delivery, accelerating a sustainable, efficient future while creating long-term value and transforming the global resources industry through innovation."
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Questions around this news
What does the CATL–BHP memorandum of understanding cover?
The two companies plan to explore collaboration on battery development for mining equipment and locomotives, including rapid-charging infrastructure. They will also examine energy storage systems and battery recycling options for mining applications. The release describes the agreement as a way to identify electrification opportunities at BHP operations and explore ways to improve battery recycling, particularly in connection with copper operations.
What is BHP's operational net-zero target?
BHP's stated long-term goal is to reach net-zero operational greenhouse gas emissions by calendar year 2050. The target covers Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from assets it operates. The release links the CATL collaboration to identifying ways to support electrification and decarbonisation at BHP's mining operations.
What is a memorandum of understanding?
A memorandum of understanding is a document that records the shared intentions of parties considering or undertaking a collaboration. It commonly outlines areas of cooperation and a framework for further work, but its legal effect depends on its wording and the circumstances; it does not necessarily constitute a binding contract.
How can battery recycling support a circular economy in mining?
Battery recycling can recover useful materials from batteries at the end of their service life, allowing some materials to be processed for reuse rather than discarded. In mining, this can connect battery use with resource recovery and supply chains. The specific processes and benefits depend on battery chemistry, collection systems, and recycling methods.
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