American Battery Technology Company Recognized with Global Voltas Award for Innovative Battery Recycling Solutions

American Battery Technology Company Wins Prestigious Global Voltas Award for Battery Recycling Innovations

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**American Battery Technology Company** (NASDAQ: ABAT), an integrated critical battery materials firm based in Reno, Nevada, has been awarded the “Outstanding Contribution to Recycling & Reuse in Battery Materials” at the Fastmarkets Lithium Supply and Battery Raw Materials Voltas Awards Celebration. This prestigious recognition highlights the company’s pioneering efforts in battery recycling amidst competition from 20 global industry peers.

The Voltas Awards celebrate innovators who are reshaping the global battery raw materials supply chain through advanced technologies and sustainable practices. The accolade underscores the significance of ABTC’s advancements in battery recycling technology and its dedication to enhancing economic resilience and energy security in the United States.

Ryan Melsert, CEO of American Battery Technology Company, expressed pride in the achievement, stating, “We are honored that this elite panel of judges chose ABTC from among 20 finalists for this esteemed award. This recognition reflects the commitment and contributions of all our stakeholders. I extend my heartfelt thanks to our partners, long-term shareholders, and the dedicated employees of ABTC, whose passion and hard work have made this possible.”

In less than two years, ABTC has made remarkable strides in bolstering supply chain durability and energy security. The company has developed innovative recycling technologies, launched commercial operations, and started selling recycled battery materials processed at its first lithium-ion battery recycling facility. This facility employs a unique “de-manufacturing” process in conjunction with targeted hydrometallurgy to extract high-purity battery-grade critical minerals, minimizing waste, lowering water consumption, and significantly reducing air pollution and emissions, thus setting a new standard for sustainable recycling practices.

The recycling operation consists of two main phases. In the initial **demanufacturing** phase, battery components are transformed into valuable products, including copper, aluminum, steel, a lithium intermediate, and a black mass intermediate material. The second phase, hydrometallurgy, further refines these intermediates into battery-grade lithium hydroxide and battery-grade nickel, cobalt, manganese, and lithium hydroxide products.

ABTC’s single-facility process addresses inefficiencies associated with producing and transporting inconsistent intermediary materials, such as black mass, to offsite locations. The company’s recycling technologies enhance recovery rates, particularly lithium extraction during the mechanical phase, and reduce operating costs by eliminating impurities upfront in the demanufacturing process instead of relying on chemically intensive downstream separation methods. With both mechanical and hydrometallurgical recycling processes housed in one facility, ABTC ensures that reactive materials remain securely contained within closed-loop systems throughout the operation.

ABTC is actively expanding its recycling capabilities and has begun the construction design of its second advanced recycling facility, which is set to process an impressive 100,000 tonnes annually. This next-generation site will quintuple ABTC’s recycling capacity and is being developed with the support of a $144 million investment from the U.S. Department of Energy, marking a significant advancement in sustainable recycling solutions.

Central to ABTC’s progress is a team of experienced professionals, many of whom previously worked at Tesla’s first Gigafactory. The company also collaborates with local universities to promote workforce development, preparing the next generation of engineers and scientists through internships and hands-on experiences. These efforts have generated specialized jobs in northern Nevada, reinforcing the local economy and enhancing expertise in critical mineral manufacturing and recycling.

Moreover, ABTC partners with leading organizations such as the United States Advanced Battery Consortium (USABC) and BASF to recycle metals into cathode materials, which are reintegrated into new battery cells. This approach completes the battery production cycle, positioning ABTC as one of the few U.S.-based companies capable of managing the entire process of material production, refinement, and recycling domestically with its partners.

### About American Battery Technology Company

American Battery Technology Company (ABTC), headquartered in Reno, Nevada, has developed groundbreaking technologies to provide domestically manufactured and recycled battery metals essential for meeting the growing demand from the electric vehicle, stationary storage, and consumer electronics sectors. ABTC is committed to fostering a circular supply chain for battery metals while continually innovating new technologies that support the global transition to electrification and sustainable energy.

**Forward-Looking Statements**

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than historical facts, are considered “forward-looking statements.” Although management believes these statements are reasonable, they cannot guarantee that expectations will be met. These forward-looking statements involve various risks and uncertainties that may lead actual results to differ materially. Potential risks include the company’s ability to sustain operations, general economic conditions, regulatory uncertainties, and fluctuating mineral and commodity prices. Further information regarding these risks is available in the company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2024. The company assumes no obligation to update any information contained in this press release.