$ABML is excited to announce we have advanced to the next stage of our permitting process for our
#lithiumionbattery
recycling pilot plant in
#Fernley
, Nevada. More details to come in future
#ABTC
monthly updates.
We have received approval for listing on Nasdaq with a new stock symbol, $ABAT, with expected trading to commence tomorrow, September 21, 2023.
"We are excited to announce our uplisting to the Nasdaq exchange, which marks a significant milestone and enables us to unlock new
We are excited to announce that we have purchased a move-in ready, commercial-scale facility to accelerate and expand the commercialization of our internally-developed, first-of-kind recycling technologies in direct response to significantly increased
We are thrilled to announce the start of operations at our commercial-scale, lithium-ion battery recycling facility in Nevada which houses our first-of-kind integrated battery recycling system internally-developed to recover battery materials with high yields, lower cost, and a
Investor update:
#ABTC
$ABML has filed a formal application to list our common shares on the Nasdaq
#Stock
Market. Acceptance for listing our shares is subject to approval based on several factors, and we intend to satisfy those factors. More:
#NASDAQ
Inaccuracies are surfacing about $ABML’s pilot plant permitting. Here is the City of Fernley’s development review pipeline that outlines our CUP application currently under review. Looking forward to continuing to partner with the City ahead.
$ABML is excited to announce the opening of our research labs at the Nevada Center for Applied Research at
@unevadareno
. The labs will eventually move to our pilot plant & enable our technical team to evolve our
#cleantech
recycling & extraction processes.
We are excited to announce that we have finalized the purchase of our commercial-scale recycling facility in the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center in Nevada. The commissioning of our first-of-kind lithium ion battery recycling technologies at this facility and preparations for
Permitting update: ABTC received unanimous approval from the City of Fernley Planning Commission for a CUP for a lithium battery recycling plant. The recommendation signals continued progress in the permitting and construction of our pilot plant. Details:
ABTC has received approval of the Core and Shell Building Permit for its lithium-ion battery recycling plant, paving the way for construction start of our production building.
#abtc_plantupdates
$ABML
The US Department of Energy has announced the selection of American Battery Technology Company for a grant award to construct a $115M first-of-kind commercial scale facility.
Watch live on Youtube, starting at 3pm Eastern.
We are excited to announce that we've hit major technical milestones on our path to commercializing lithium hydroxide refining operations in Nevada and have completed the first phase of our U.S. DOE's Advanced Materials & Manufacturing Technologies Office
@Energy
grant project.
Marking a major milestone in the commercialization of our Tonopah Flats Lithium Project, we are pleased to announce that we’ve received our $57 million contract award from the
@ENERGY
for our multi-year project to design, construct, and operate our first-of-kind commercial-scale
ABTC signs term sheet for $20M non-dilutive debt facility for pre-purchase of our recycled battery metal products
with TechMet-Mercuria, an energy transition metals marketing and supply chain platform. $ABML
#batteryrecycling
American Battery Technology Company Secures up to $50M Investment to Support Commercial-Scale Battery Material Construction Projects.
Supports Construction of Commercial Business Operations for US-Sourced Lithium-Ion Battery Materials through Recycling and Primary Resources
The ABTC team continues to gear up for the start of commercializing our first-of-kind lithium-ion battery recycling process with specialized equipment deliveries starting last month at our recycling facility located in in the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center (TRIC) in Storey County,
Final geotechnical investigations at the pilot plant site in
#Nevada
are taking place today and tomorrow. Following completion of the investigation, the Miles Construction team can submit grading
#permit
applications to the City of Fernley.
After laying the rebar for our Pilot Plant's wall panels, the team (+
@Miles_Const
) is ready to pour concrete for the walls within the next week. Once the concrete has cured, we will mobilize a crane to tilt the walls up for our Phase 1 Process Building.
#abtc_plantupdates
$ABML
Today on site: pouring the main slab for the Phase 1 Production Building, the first of 3 major concrete pours for that slab. Check our Instagram feed (
@abt_company
) for videos of the action, now embedded on our website here: $ABML
@MilesConst
We are proud to announce that BASF, one of the world’s leading producers of battery materials, and American Battery Technology Company are joining forces to form a partnership to provide the North American market with a regional, closed-loop solution for lithium-ion batteries.
Wax on. Wax off. Work continues on our Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Plant - internally and externally, now featuring ABTC's new colors!
#abtc_plantupdates
#ABTC
is pleased to announce that we have established a common
#stock
purchase agreement with an existing investor for up to $75 million over the next 24 months. This is a major milestone as we construct our
#batteryrecycling
plant. More:
Midway through our third drill program at our Tonopah Flats Lithium Resource project, we are pleased to share that we have noted a presence of lithium at depths greater than 1,400 feet.
#Lithium
$ABML
“We are extremely proud of our team in Tonopah
ABTC’s Tonopah Flats Lithium Project is one of the largest known lithium deposits in the U.S. with estimated 15.8 million tons of lithium carbonate. $ABML
#Lithium
On-site update: Fire sprinkler piping and skylights installed in Phase 1 Process Area; rebar installed and footings poured for Phase 2 building foundation.
#abtc_plantupdates
$ABML
This week on site: steel deck roofing is being installed over the space frames, and preparations have begun for the Phase 2 Process Building foundation slab.
#abtc_plantupdates
$ABML
Prepping for more concrete to come! Work this week includes wall forms, followed by rebar, to prep for pouring the tilt-up walls that will create the external structure for our Phase 1 Production Building.
#abtc_plantupdates
$ABML
$ABML has entered into escrow on 13.8 acre property in
#StoreyCounty
, Nevada. The parcel is part of the Tahoe Reno Industrial Park, the largest industrial park in the world. Full release:
Concrete for the wall panels is poured and on to the curing stage! After some cure time it will be tested for compression strength to determine readiness for the crane tilt-up.
#abtc_plantupdates
$ABML
We are thrilled to share that ABTC will be named
@NCET
’s Sustainability Company of the Year and will be recognized as a top contributor to Northern Nevada’s technological community at NCET's Tech Awards in May.
We've been selected for an
@ENERGY
grant for our first-of-kind, commercial-scale lithium manufacturing facility accelerating the
development of a sustainable critical minerals resource and strengthening our American supply chains.
Final space frames - covering the sorting and water treatment areas - have been placed, with corrugated metal roofing to be installed next. Work continues on the truck dock area.
#abtc_plantupdates
$ABML
On-site update: structural steel installation and space frame assembly continues in preparation for the installation of the space frame roof structure.
#abtc_plantupdates
$ABML
In celebration of our recent listing on
@NasdaqExchange
, ABTC’s CEO Ryan Melsert, CFO Jesse Deutsch, COO Andrés Meza, Chief Mineral Resource Officer Scott Jolcover, and members of the ABTC team will ring the Nasdaq Opening Bell tomorrow, Thursday, October 19, 2023.
Join us in
We wrapped up a great week of construction progress at our lithium-ion battery recycling plant. Many thanks to our team members,
@Miles_Const
and contractors for their hard work and milestone efforts.
$ABML
We are thrilled to initiate our strategic partnership with TechMet-Mercuria for the marketing and sales of our recycled battery metal products – in tandem with the commissioning of our first commercial-scale, lithium-ion battery recycling currently underway in Nevada. $ABML
We received unanimous approval from the Fernley City Council for a CUP regarding a forthcoming lithium battery recycling plant—confirming that
#ABTC
's pilot plant will meet all obligations set by the City's Comprehensive Master Plan. Details:
On-Site Update: Closure pours (completing the connection between the tilt-up walls and the structural slab with concrete) are finished and structural steel is on site.
#abtc_plantupdates
$ABML
The progress at our recycling plant has been very visible as we erected the foundation, walls, roof, and overall site infrastructure. Going forward as we build-out the internal processing plant, the progress will be less externally visible.
#abtc_plantupdates
Hot Off the Presses: We are pleased to announce a positive S-K 1300 Initial Assessment for our Tonopah Flats Lithium Project.
#Lithium
Read the highlights:
This week the first two space frames of our Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Plant roof structure were set over the pilot bay and processing area. A corrugated metal deck and roofing material will be installed on top of these space frames.
#abtc_plantupdates
$ABML
We are excited to announce and welcome Kimberly Eckert, an expert in critical minerals and precious metals strategic financial development, as our newly appointed CFO. $ABML
#ABTC
Speaking today at the
@BloombergNEF
Summit, CEO Ryan Melsert noted, "The question is not what the price of lithium will be. The question is if lithium will even be available." ABTC is working to make lithium available through first-of-kind technologies.
#BNEFSummit
Our operations leadership team is preparing for commissioning and ramp up of operations. Follow along at our Careers page over the coming months as we staff up the operations team!
#lithiumbatteryrecycling
#ABTC
We've been selected for an additional
@ENERGY
grant to support further enhancement of battery recycling technologies to increase material recovery and lower environmental impact with expert partners across the domestic battery supply chain.
Our partnership with Cicle, Inc. is designed to create first-of-its-kind centralized service operations for the collection and recycling of
#EV
batteries. We aim to meet heightened consumer demand as global automakers transition to electric mobility. More:
ABTC announces USABC and
@ENERGY
contract award funding demonstration project of an integrated lithium-ion battery metals recycling supply chain supporting US transition to electric vehicles with partners
@BASF_Catalysts
and
@ChargeCCCV
.
#ABML
$ABML
Ryan Melsert's appointment to CEO of ABTC is part of a leadership transition to prioritize the company's technology development and commercialization efforts. Details: $ABML
#Permit
update:
#ABTC
$ABML has submitted three new permit applications to the City of
#Fernley
and Nevada Division of Environmental Protection a significant milestone for our
#lithiumbattery
recycling pilot plant in Fernley. More:
Recapping 2022's Pilot Plant progress! You can also view photos and videos of our plant construction on Instagram
@abt_company
and on our website:
#abtc_plantupdates
$ABML
ABTC CEO Ryan Melsert was invited to join
@POTUS
and
@SecGranholm
in their announcement of the first set of projects funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to expand US manufacturing of batteries for EVs and domestic mineral production.
We are pleased to announce the commencement of our third drill program to advance our Tonopah Flats Lithium Project, identified as one of the largest known lithium resources in the United States, and was recently named the ‘fifth largest lithium clay and hard rock project in the
Furthering US commercial acceleration of
#batterymetals
resource development exploration efforts, ABTC has secured an additional 1,800 acres of lithium-bearing claims in Tonopah Flats NV, and are exiting our positions in the Railroad Valley area. $ABML
We are pleased to announce that we've engaged world-class global engineering, procurement, and construction solutions leader
@Black_Veatch
to support the design, construction, and commissioning of our first-of-kind, commercial-scale, lithium hydroxide manufacturing facility in
ABTC CEO Ryan Melsert at
#BNEFSummit
: "We should not wait to develop and scale
#batteryrecycling
technology. We should drive to the highest operational efficiency now working through progressive iterations to be ready for commercial-scale facilities with mature technologies."
We are excited to welcome Lawrence Darville to the ABTC engineering team as an Instrumentation and Control Design Engineer. With more than 22 years of experience with organizations including Tesla, Phillips 66 and Shell, Lawrence will design and implement best-in-class control
American Battery Technology Company Announces Completion of Phase 2 Lithium-Bearing Exploration Drilling Program and Initiation of SK-1300 Inferred Resource Report
ABTC is pleased to serve as the lithium-ion battery recycler for
@PyxeraGlobal
and Terra’s Done with It pilot program, sponsored by
@FedEx
, that aims to develop circular business models for the logistics industry and remove barriers to recovering and recycling used consumer
We are pleased to share the results of our Lithium-Bearing Tonopah Flats Exploration Drilling Phase 1 Program. ABTC CEO Ryan Melsert notes, "Initial results are beyond our expectations." via
@YahooFinance
We are excited to reveal a new brand, reflecting our commitment to building new, clean energy circular economy. Our new logo was inspired by employees and developed to represent the company’s recent transformation and pivot to commercialization.
With innovative recycling AND primary extraction technologies, ABTC is a central player in creating a US-based circular economy for battery metals, like lithium, as noted in CNBC’s weekend feature on ‘Where EV Batteries Go to Die.’ $ABML
#BatteryRecycling
We are excited to announce the approval of our third and new drill program aimed to support evolution towards upgraded 'measured and indicated' resource classification of our Tonopah Flats Lithium Project, one of the largest known lithium resources in the United States.
"We are
Constant innovation is at the core of what we do. Which is why we are excited to announce that we've received a contract grant award for its $20 million project from the
@ENERGY
for a multi-partner industry collaboration to demonstrate and commercialize next generation techniques
With experiences from industry leaders such as Tesla, Panasonic, Honeywell and Coca-Cola, we are excited to welcome new key operations team leadership for the commissioning and ramp up of our Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Plant and ABTC other facilities.
$ABML's mass grading permit for its Pilot Plant was approved by the City of Fernley. "The final step prior to site construction work is the submission and approval of the core/shell building permit,” says
@DougCole_ABTC
.
#abtc_plantupdates
We are pleased with the continued advancement of our commercial-scale hydrometallurgical battery recycling facility in Nevada. Due to the dedication and skills of our in-house team of industry experts, our initial phase was brought online on budget and in an accelerated
"By combining both battery recycling in the near term, and primary metal manufacturing in the longer term, we can work to address our domestic battery supply chain needs." - ABTC CEO Ryan Melsert,
@BloombergNEF
Summit 2023 interview.
“The establishment of a true closed-loop battery materials supply chain within North America is only possible with the commitment of partners within each sector of the circular supply chain, and we could have no better partner in this endeavor than BASF." - ABTC CEO Ryan Melsert
NORA was instrumental in connecting
@abt_company
and BASF, a key association that led to the first closed-loop battery recycling system in North America. Learn all about this network and the successes it has achieved in this new article -
#ICYMI
:
#ABTC
$ABML has been selected for a $4.5M grant by
@ENERGY
to demonstrate we can economically, sustainably produce critical materials such as
#lithium
in the U.S. We are looking forward to fueling a domestic
#cleanenergy
economy. More:
#energytech
ABTC submitted its application for a core and shell building permit to the City of Fernley. Once approved, the core and shell building permit will allow the company to begin the construction phase of the Pilot Plant.
#ABTC_PlantUpdates
Thank you to all of our employees, friends, and partners who joined in-person and virtually for
@NasdaqExchange
's opening bell ceremony this morning.
“We are deeply honored to be welcomed by the Nasdaq community and to be invited to ring the opening market bell in celebration of
.
@abt_company
is ringing in its recent listing on Nasdaq. 🔋⚡️
$ABAT is an integrated critical battery materials company that is commercializing its technologies for both primary battery minerals manufacturing and secondary minerals lithium-ion battery recycling.
#NasdaqListed
In our recent shareholder letter, CEO Ryan Melsert shares a summary of progress achieved, excitement to continue to scale and grow our operations, and the steps to finalizing our listing on Nasdaq. $ABML
Read the full letter here:
ABTC has been gearing up the past few years to support US-based, sustainable battery metals supply chain. We're excited to see how recent legislation will assist the transition to electric vehicles, featuring domestically sourced materials.
#electrification
#sustainability
Learn more about ABTC’s estimated 15.8 million tons of lithium carbonate equivalent in our Tonopah Flats Lithium Project Inferred Resource Report – one of the largest known lithium deposits in the U.S.
Welcome to Gigafactory expert and our new Director of Engineering, Mitchell Dreier! He is leading our fast-growing team of engineers translating our innovative design concepts into commercial scale systems through all stages of design and construction.
"The battery industry in the US is growing dramatically. So in addition to closing the loop, we also have to fill that loop with material the first time." - CEO Ryan Melsert spoke about the significance of ABTC's first-of-kind extraction technologies for the rapidly growing
What sets ABTC apart is our first-of-kind extraction technology.
From our Tonopah Flats Inferred Resource Report, published yesterday: "Leaching trials were carried out in-house by ABTC using statistically representative homogenized bulk samples, and these trials demonstrated
Not only do we have one of the largest lithium deposits, but we also have a government validated and supported innovative extraction process to increase the domestic production of critical battery metals. Very few companies get to claim both.
ABTC CEO Ryan Melsert spoke about our latest announcement during BMO Capital Markets’ Global Metals, Mining & Critical Minerals Conference this week, sharing more about the Inferred Resource Report that identified ABTC's Tonopah Flats Project as one of the
On-Site Update: The bulk of the Phase 2 Production Building slab is poured, and fire sprinkler piping installation in the Phase 1 Production Building continues.
#abtc_plantupdates
$ABML
We have commenced our third drill program at our Tonopah Flats Lithium Project in Nevada, which includes 517 unpatented lode mining claims covering approximately 10,340 acres of land that is administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). This program, along with our
While in Washington D.C. attending Benchmark Minerals' Battery Gigafactories USA 2023 and connecting with strategic partners, ATBC CEO Ryan Melsert and team met with members of Congress on both sides of the aisle to discuss sustainably sourced U.S. battery metals, recycling and