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Comstock Inc. (NYSE: LODE) generates news primarily around its work in renewable metals and clean energy systems, with a strong focus on end-of-life solar panel recycling. Through its subsidiary Comstock Metals LLC, the company reports on developments in what it describes as a certified, North American, zero-landfill solution for decommissioned photovoltaic panels, as well as the buildout of an integrated recycling network.
News updates commonly cover facility milestones and permits, such as Air Quality and Written Determination permits from the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection for its industry-scale materials recovery facility in Silver Springs, Nevada. These items detail regulatory approvals for processing waste solar panels and photovoltaics and provide context on the company’s plans for large-scale materials recovery operations.
Comstock’s news flow also highlights the expansion of its recycling network, including announcements about satellite storage and preparation facilities in locations like California’s Central Valley and Ohio. These stories describe how new sites are intended to serve regional solar markets, centralize collection and aggregation of retired panels, and support logistics for transporting materials to specialized recycling facilities.
Another recurring theme in LODE news involves strategic investments and transactions related to renewable fuels and biomass conversion through Bioleum Corporation, a strategic investee. Releases have described Bioleum’s acquisitions of Hexas Biomass Inc. and RenFuel’s intellectual property portfolio, which are positioned as part of systems that convert lignocellulosic biomass into low-carbon fuels and intermediates.
Investors and researchers following Comstock’s news can expect updates on permitting, operational progress at its solar panel processing facilities, network expansion for end-of-life PV recycling, and transactions involving technologies and partners in renewable fuels and biomass-to-fuel supply chains.
Comstock Metals (NYSE: LODE) was honored on Dec. 9, 2025 for business development by the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada and received official recognition from U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen and Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo.
The company, described as a leader in responsible recycling of end-of-life solar panels with a certified North American zero-landfill solution, was recognized for growth, innovation, workforce excellence and community partnerships that support northern Nevada’s economy.
Management highlighted investments in the region’s workforce, public-private partnerships, and the environmental benefit of repurposing materials to prevent hazardous-waste contamination.
Bioleum (NYSE American: LODE) acquired Hexas Biomass for approximately $6.5 million on Dec 8, 2025, paying 146,637 shares of Bioleum common stock at $24/share, $500,000 in five annual cash payments of $100,000, and $2.5 million of convertible debt (convertible at $24/share or redeemable via 5% of Hexas revenues).
Hexas brings proprietary IP for high‑yield purpose‑grown energy crops (25–30+ dry metric tons/acre) and a claim of >100 barrels of biofuel per acre annually when paired with Bioleum refining. Hexas will continue operations under founder Wendy Owens as president.
Bioleum (associated with Comstock, NYSE American: LODE) acquired substantially all patents and IP from RenFuel through a Bioleum wholly-owned subsidiary on Dec 3, 2025.
The purchase price totals $18.1 million at closing composed of 520,833 Bioleum shares ($12.5M), warrants for 104,167 shares exercisable at $24 ($2.5M), $2.6M debt forgiveness and $500,000 cash, plus a contingent earn-out equal to 3% of lignin ester revenues capped at $11.9M.
Bioleum granted RenFuel an exclusive biomaterials license (3% royalty), retained reciprocal non-exclusive North/Central/South America rights, entered a development services agreement in Upsala, and terminated a prior Bioleum funding commitment (~$1M/year).
Comstock (NYSE: LODE) received notification of eligibility for an Air Quality Permit from Nevada Division of Environmental Protection – Bureau of Air Pollution Control, subject to normal compliance conditions and public notice periods, for its industry-scale solar panel recycling facility in Silver Springs, NV.
The company previously received eligibility for a Written Determination Permit from NDEP – Bureau of Sustainable Materials Management. Once final, the two permits complete required regulatory approvals to commission a facility designed to process over 3 million panels per year (up to 100,000 tons annually). Equipment has been ordered and deliveries are expected by year-end to enable installation, testing, and commissioning in Q1 2026.
Comstock (NYSE American: LODE) announced that Corrado De Gasperis, Executive Chairman and CEO, will appear on the Water Tower Research Fireside Chat on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. ET. The discussion will be hosted by Peter Gastreich and cover systems-based strategy and organization, renewable metals (solar panel recycling), sustainable lands (mining and non-mining industrial lands), and renewable fuels via Bioleum Corporation (a farm-to-fuel supply chain). The event is open to all investors and requires registration through Water Tower Research.
Comstock Metals (NYSE: LODE) received a Written Determination Permit notification from the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection for its industry-scale solar panel recycling facility in Silver Springs, NV, subject to normal compliance conditions and public notice periods.
The facility is designed to process over 3 million panels per year (up to 100,000 tons/year). Comstock ordered all equipment with deliveries expected by year-end and plans installation, testing, and commissioning in Q1 2026. The company expects an Air Quality permit notification in the next few weeks.
Comstock (NYSE: LODE) reported Q3 2025 results and corporate updates on Oct 30, 2025, highlighting a strengthened balance sheet and accelerated commercialization plans.
Key facts: completed an oversubscribed equity raise of $34.5M gross ($31.8M net); eliminated convertible and promissory debt; cash & cash equivalents $31.7M and net current assets $21.3M as of Sept 30, 2025; paid $5.1M in equipment deposits toward a Silver Springs, NV solar recycling facility (100k tons/yr capacity) with full commissioning targeted Q1 2026 and industry-scale operations in 2026. Other items: Comstock owns a $65M face value convertible preferred in Bioleum convertible into 32.5M shares; Bioleum closed $13M strategic pre-Series A and $20M Series A financings.
Comstock (NYSE: LODE) will participate as a Silver Sponsor at the 51st Annual New Orleans Investment Conference, held at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside from November 2–5, 2025.
Judd B. Merrill, CFO of Comstock and President of Comstock Mining, will present on Monday, November 3, 2025 from 3:50 p.m. to 4:10 p.m. in Area 1 of the Exhibit Hall. The company will staff Booth 316 and expects to meet investors and attendees across major asset-class sessions including equities.
Comstock (NYSE: LODE) will host a third quarter 2025 earnings and business update webinar on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 11:30am ET. The presentation will be given by Executive Chairman & CEO Corrado De Gasperis and CFO Judd Merrill and will include an allotted live Q&A session. Investors may register via the company registration link and may submit questions in advance through the registration form or by email to ir@comstockinc.com. The company said unanswered questions will be reviewed and answered after the webinar as appropriate.
Comstock (NYSE: LODE) completed the purchase of the Haywood quarry industrial and mineral properties on Oct 15, 2025 for $2.2 million paid in cash and stock.
The Haywood property is approximately 190 acres in Lyon County, Nevada, adjacent to Comstock’s Dayton gold and silver resource, and includes available power, water, and direct access to US 50. Management described the site as able to support Dayton mining activities and later serve as post-mining industrial land within a large Lyon County industrial park.