Reno, Nevada, January 28, 2025 — American Battery Technology Company (NASDAQ: ABAT), a leading integrated critical battery materials company, recently participated in several global events, including the Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the World Economic Forum 2025 in Davos, Switzerland, and the global Round Table on Sustainable Development in Paris, France.
At these prestigious gatherings, Ryan Melsert, CEO of American Battery Technology Company, delivered a keynote address at the Round Table on Sustainable Development, highlighting the company’s successful advancements in lithium-ion battery recycling facilities and its innovative claystone-to-lithium hydroxide manufacturing refinery. The company’s integrated business solutions aim to create a circular battery economy by combining recycling, mining, and battery metals manufacturing, thereby advancing America’s position in the global battery value chain.
Key Highlights from Global Events
- American Battery Technology Company is making significant strides in battery recycling technology, having successfully scaled and deployed the initial phase of its recycling facilities.
- The company’s recycling technology uses a strategic de-manufacturing approach, combining deconstruction with a targeted selective hydrometallurgical process, allowing it to process various lithium-ion batteries and manufacturing scrap regardless of size, shape, or internal chemistry.
- In addition to recycling, the company has developed claystone-to-lithium hydroxide manufacturing processes, further demonstrating its ability to extract and refine battery-grade materials domestically.
Creating a Sustainable Battery Supply Chain
The global battery supply chain currently faces significant challenges, including geographical concentration and unsustainable practices. American Battery Technology Company is working to address these issues by localizing operations, ensuring supply chain security, and reducing reliance on external markets. By creating regional and circular value chains, the company aims to increase supply chain resilience, minimize environmental impact, and foster economic development in host communities and beyond.
“Demand for critical battery minerals is accelerating at an unprecedented pace,” Melsert emphasized. “Our solutions support the transition to energy security while promoting ethical and sustainable practices throughout the global supply chain. This is not just an opportunity—it’s a responsibility we all share.”
About American Battery Technology Company
American Battery Technology Company (ABTC), headquartered in Reno, Nevada, has pioneered first-of-kind technologies to unlock domestically manufactured and recycled battery metals. The company is committed to creating a circular supply chain for battery metals and continually innovates to master new battery metals technologies that power the global transition to electrification and sustainable energy.
