Salvaging Critical Minerals From Old Laptops and Phones Isn’t So Easy

December 1, 2025 Blue Whale Materials (BWM) was featured in The Wall Street Journal in a story about the recovery - from collection to recycling - of much-sought-after critical minerals from electronic waste.

“Salvaging Critical Minerals From Old Laptops and Phones Isn’t So Easy” outlines BWM's recovery of critical minerals from recycling electronic waste that otherwise is oftentimes sent abroad. The United States has significant lithium, nickel, and cobalt contained in these resources to support a resilient, domestic supply chain. As CEO Robert Kang said, Blue Whale is committed to recovering these critical minerals: "Rather than going into the mines, we go into our communities."

Find the full story in The Wall Street Journal here.