RecycLiCo Batter - AMYZF STOCK NEWS

American Manganese Inc. (AMYZF) announced the appointment of Dan McGroarty to the U.S. Department of Energy's Critical Materials Institute Advisory Board for a two-year term. This development reflects McGroarty's significant contributions to the company and the broader sector. Under his guidance, the company aims to enhance its role in addressing critical mineral supply challenges. Since joining the CMI as an industry member in 2019, American Manganese has focused on advanced recycling processes for lithium-ion batteries.

American Manganese Inc. (AMYZF) announced the preparation of pregnant leach solution from NMC cathode waste, aimed at producing cathode precursor materials through its patented RecycLiCo™ process. This high-value product targets the lithium-ion battery supply chain, particularly for electric vehicles. Additionally, the company is sourcing equipment for its demonstration plant, with a $2.7 million contract awarded to Kemetco Research. The plant will facilitate third-party evaluations and enhance commercialization efforts, supporting the growing demand for sustainable battery recycling solutions.

American Manganese Inc. (TSXV:AMY) will present at the Benzinga Cleantech Small Cap Conference on April 22, 2021. The event aims to connect cleantech companies and investors, fostering investment opportunities. Zarko Meseldzija, CTO and Director, will join the panel 'The Future of Electric Vehicles' at 10:10 am EST, followed by a company presentation at 11:40 am EST. American Manganese focuses on recycling lithium-ion batteries with its patented RecycLiCo™ process, ensuring high purity and recovery of valuable metals.

American Manganese Inc. (AMYZF) announced enhancements to its manganese processing flowsheet, funded by the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency. Recent bench-scale studies demonstrated that the original flowsheet can be optimized, leading to improved process efficiencies and reduced capital costs in future operations. The company achieved up to 99% manganese extraction during leach studies from samples taken from the Wenden Stockpile. The project remains on schedule, highlighting the potential value of low-grade manganese resources critical for U.S. supply.

American Manganese Inc. (AMYZF) announced the successful production of cathode precursor material from recycled Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminum Oxide (NCA) cathode waste through its RecycLiCo™ process in partnership with Kemetco Research Inc.. This material, analyzed via scanning electron microscopy, has met the specifications of a tier-one battery manufacturer. The initiative underscores Canada's commitment to critical battery minerals and positions American Manganese as a key player in the sustainable battery recycling supply chain, supported by funding from the National Research Council of Canada.

American Manganese Inc. announced that its RecycLiCo™ lithium-ion battery cathode recycling process has received a 'Notice of Allowance' from the Korean Intellectual Property Office. This notification indicates the patent application has been positively reviewed and is set for issuance. The company also filed national phase patent applications in several regions including China, Japan, and Europe. Additionally, American Manganese is reassessing the proposed spin-out of its B.C. mineral properties to ensure shareholder benefits following preliminary work on the Rocher Deboule Property.

American Manganese Inc. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Italvolt to establish a lithium-ion battery recycling facility at Italvolt's upcoming Gigafactory in Scarmagno, Italy. This collaboration aims to utilize American Manganese's patented RecycLiCo™ process to recycle waste battery cathodes. With a planned capacity of 45 GWh, potentially increasing to 70 GWh, Italvolt's Gigafactory seeks to set new standards in sustainable battery production in line with the European Commission's circular economy objectives.

American Manganese Inc. has awarded a $2.7 million contract to Kemetco Research Inc. to develop a 500 kg/day demonstration recycling plant and design a 5 tonne/day commercial plant for its RecycLiCo™ lithium-ion battery recycling process. This partnership enhances AMY's capacity in battery recycling, aiming for high extraction rates and purity of metals like lithium and cobalt. The project positions AMY favorably in the growing recycling market, with the goal to commercialize RecycLiCo™ and establish industry partnerships.

American Manganese Inc. (TSXV:AMY)(OTCQB:AMYZF) is set to present its innovative RecycLiCo™ lithium-ion battery recycling process at the International Battery Seminar on March 10, 2021, at 9:40 am EST. CTO Zarko Meseldzija will discuss the company's strategy in the global battery raw material supply chain and the benefits of the RecycLiCo™ process, which promotes environmentally friendly practices by efficiently recycling cathode materials. This seminar is a key event showcasing advancements in energy storage technology.