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American Battery Technology Company (ABTC), trading under the symbol ABAT on NASDAQ, is an industry leader in the exploration, mining, extraction, and recycling of battery metals. Founded in 2011, the company is based in Reno, Nevada, and was formerly known as Oropiata Resources Inc., before its rebranding in May 2019.
ABTC is committed to sustainable and clean energy technologies, focusing on unlocking domestically sourced battery metals through innovative approaches. The company operates primarily in two sectors: lithium-ion battery recycling and battery metals and materials extraction. It owns substantial mining claims in the Western Nevada Basin, including 647 placer mining claims spread over approximately 12,940 acres in the Railroad Valley, Nye County, Nevada, and an additional 120-acre parcel with water rights in Currant, NV.
One of ABTC’s most significant assets is the Tonopah Flats Lithium Project, identified as one of the largest lithium resources in the U.S. The company’s recent Initial Assessment revealed an updated mineral resource estimate of 18.03 million tons of lithium hydroxide monohydrate with an inferred classification, projecting a mine life exceeding 400 years and average annual production of 33,000 tons. This assessment also highlighted a compelling after-tax NPV of $4.41 billion with a 65.8% IRR, demonstrating robust financial potential.
The company has been actively enhancing its commercial-scale lithium-ion battery recycling facility in Storey County, Nevada. The facility, which processes over 20,000 metric tonnes of battery feedstock annually, has now ramped to over 115% of its design capacity. This development reflects ABTC’s innovative recycling technologies that offer higher yields, lower costs, and a minimal environmental footprint. The company continues to expand its operations supported by several competitive corporate awards and government grants, including over $60 million through the 48C program and grants exceeding $70 million from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
ABTC’s leadership team includes CEO Ryan Melsert, who brings over twenty years of expertise in mechanical and chemical engineering and was instrumental in the early successes at Tesla’s Gigafactory. The company has also recently expanded its executive team, notably with the addition of financial market veteran Susan Yun Lee to its Board of Directors and Scott Smith, former Tesla Head of FP&A Europe, as Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis.
With a vision centered on creating a circular supply chain for battery metals, ABTC is poised to play a pivotal role in the global transition to electrification and sustainable energy. The company’s ongoing projects, strategic partnerships, and innovative technologies position it at the forefront of the battery metals industry.
American Battery Technology Company (NASDAQ: ABAT) has announced a $5 million registered direct offering, comprising 5,000,000 shares of common stock and warrants to purchase an additional 5,000,000 shares. The combined offering is priced at $1.00 per share and accompanying warrant, with warrants exercisable at $1.10 per share for five years from issuance. The offering, expected to close around December 23, 2024, involves two follow-on institutional investors. A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners serves as the sole placement agent. The net proceeds will be reduced by placement agent fees, offering expenses, and a required 20% excess cash payment to existing debtholders.
American Battery Technology Company (NASDAQ: ABAT) has secured a $144 million grant contract from the U.S. Department of Energy to build its second lithium-ion battery recycling facility. The new facility will have a processing capacity of 100,000 tonnes/year of battery materials, five times larger than their first plant. The facility will process end-of-life and manufacturing scrap materials to produce battery-grade nickel, cobalt, manganese, and lithium hydroxide for the North American market.
The project, starting January 1, 2025, involves partnerships with BASF, Siemens, Clemson University, and Argonne National Laboratory. The facility is expected to create 1,200 construction jobs and 300 operations jobs. ABTC has a strategic partnership with BASF for the purchase of its battery-grade metals, established in Summer 2023.
American Battery Technology Company (NASDAQ: ABAT) has joined the U.S. Department of Energy's Battery Workforce Challenge, introducing a new 'Design for Recyclability' category for a three-year collegiate and vocational engineering competition. The program involves twelve North American teams designing advanced lithium-ion battery packs for a 2024 Ram ProMaster EV.
ABTC will support students in developing battery packs with a focus on strategic disassembly and recycling, aiming to increase residual value and lower lifecycle costs. The challenge, sponsored by the DOE and Stellantis and managed by Argonne National Laboratory, includes partners like Samsung SDI America and the Volta Foundation. The initiative also aims to establish regional workforce training hubs for EV and battery manufacturing jobs.
American Battery Technology Company (NASDAQ: ABAT) released its fiscal year 2024 financial results, marking significant milestones in both its lithium-ion battery recycling and primary battery metals manufacturing business units. The company achieved its first revenue from recycled lithium-ion battery products sold to the domestic battery manufacturing supply chain. Key highlights include:
1) Implementation of a 20,000 tonnes/year battery recycling facility
2) Selection for multiple DOE grants and tax credits totaling over $200 million
3) Successful production of battery-grade lithium hydroxide from Nevada claystone
4) Release of an Initial Assessment for the Tonopah Flats Lithium Project
5) $3.3 million in government grant funding for FY 2024
6) $7 million cash on hand as of June 30, 2024
ABTC is focused on accelerated commercialization and sustainable growth in the battery materials sector.
American Battery Technology Company (NASDAQ: ABAT) has been selected for a $150 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to construct its second lithium-ion battery recycling facility. The new facility is designed to process approximately 100,000 tonnes of battery materials per year. ABAT's project will involve partners including BASF, Siemens, Clemson University, and Argonne National Laboratory.
The company plans to create 1,200 construction jobs and 300 operations jobs through this project. ABAT's first recycling facility near Reno, Nevada, was commissioned in Fall 2023. The company has previously received several competitive awards for both battery recycling and primary claystone-to-lithium hydroxide manufacturing technologies.
American Battery Technology Company (NASDAQ: ABAT) has appointed Steven Wu as its new Chief Operating Officer to accelerate the expansion of battery metals manufacturing operations. Wu brings extensive experience in scaling first-of-kind technologies into high-volume manufacturing operations, a important skillset as ABTC progresses in commercializing and ramping up efforts to build a resilient battery metals supply chain for North American customers.
Wu's background includes leadership roles at Rivian, Nuro, Uber, and Apple, where he demonstrated abilities in scaling production, managing partnerships, and leading operational teams. In his new role, Wu will be responsible for accelerating ABTC's commercialization efforts, overseeing manufacturing operations, and working on growth initiatives across the organization.
American Battery Technology Company (NASDAQ: ABAT) has achieved a significant milestone by entering into a binding purchase agreement for its recycled black mass material with a domestic strategic customer. This material, generated from the company's lithium-ion battery recycling facility, contains valuable metals like lithium, nickel, and cobalt. The facility, operational since October 2023, uses a unique de-manufacturing and hydrometallurgical process to recycle batteries and manufacturing scrap. Initially, ABTC considered marketing its black mass globally but decided to prioritize domestic sales to contribute to a North American circular battery metals supply chain. This strategy aims to strengthen local supply chains and avoid dependency on Asian markets.
American Battery Technology Company (NASDAQ: ABAT) recently hosted U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm at its facilities. The visit spotlighted ABTC's pioneering lithium-ion battery recycling plant and its novel lithium hydroxide manufacturing from Nevada-based claystone resources. ABTC's demonstration plant, funded by a U.S. DOE grant, successfully produced lithium hydroxide. The company plans to scale this technology to a commercial refinery with a capacity of 30,000 tonnes per year, supported by a $115 million project grant. The recycling facility uses an innovative de-manufacturing process to produce battery-grade materials. ABTC has received several DOE grants, including $40 million for a new commercial recycling facility and $57 million for the lithium hydroxide refinery.
American Battery Technology Company (NASDAQ:ABAT) successfully manufactured lithium hydroxide at its demonstration facility in Nevada using proprietary processing technologies. This development reduces the U.S. reliance on foreign lithium resources. The company aims to secure long-term commercial-scale offtake agreements with strategic partners and plans to accelerate the construction of a DOE-supported 30,000 MT/year lithium hydroxide refinery. The Tonopah Flats Lithium Project, one of the largest lithium deposits in the U.S., will be the location for this refinery. The initiative aims to support the North American critical battery minerals supply chain. ABTC also focuses on lithium-ion battery recycling technologies at its facility in Storey County, Nevada, enhancing its battery materials circular supply chain.
American Battery Technology Company (ABAT) is set to participate in several key industry and financial conferences, focusing on battery metal technologies and sustainable growth in North America's battery supply chain. The events include TD Cowen’s 2nd Annual Sustainability Week (May 21-23, 2024), Greenbiz Circularity 2024 (May 22-24, 2024), BASF Sustainability Matters (June 3-6, 2024), and more. Key ABAT executives, including CEO Ryan Melsert and CFO Jesse Deutsch, will share insights on topics such as circular economies, lithium-ion battery recycling, and critical minerals supply chains. These engagements highlight ABAT's commitment to sustainability and innovation in battery technology.
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