American Battery Technology Company CEO Ryan Melsert Invited to Present at IEA Energy Innovation Forum 2025, Informing G7 Energy and Environment Ministry Leaders

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American Battery Technology Company (NASDAQ: ABAT) announced CEO Ryan Melsert was invited to present at the IEA Energy Innovation Forum 2025 in Toronto on October 29, 2025.

Melsert delivered the opening talk on securing critical battery mineral supplies. The forum convened ~200 international experts and fed insights directly into the G7 Energy and Environment Ministers’ Meeting on October 30, 2025, including U.S. Department of Energy participation.

ABAT highlighted its work on battery recycling, sustainable lithium sourcing, and technologies intended to support energy security and resource resilience.

Reno, Nev., Oct. 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Battery Technology Company (ABTC) (NASDAQ: ABAT), an integrated critical battery materials company, American Battery Technology Company (ABTC) is proud to announce that its CEO, Ryan Melsert, was invited to and accepted participation in the IEA Energy Innovation Forum 2025, an exclusive event co-hosted by the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the Government of Canada. Held on October 29, 2025, in Toronto, this high-profile forum served as a critical precursor to the G7 Energy and Environment Ministers’ Meeting, including members of leadership from the U.S. Department of Energy, that took place October 30, 2025.

The IEA Energy Innovation Forum convened 200 international experts from government, industry, research, and finance to address the most pressing challenges in energy technology innovation. The insights and outcomes from these discussions are designed to directly inform and guide the G7 Energy and Environment Ministers’ Meeting, where global leaders will deliberate on actionable strategies to advance energy security, sustainability, and innovation.  Melsert was specifically invited to give the opening talk for the session on securing critical battery mineral supplies.

“For over five decades, the IEA has been a driving force in shaping the global energy technology agenda, and this year’s forum underscores the critical role of innovation in building a sustainable future,” said Ryan Melsert, CEO of American Battery Technology Company. “At ABTC, we are proud to be at the forefront of developing advanced technologies for battery recycling and the sustainable sourcing of lithium and other critical battery metals. These innovations are essential to driving a secure and sustainable energy transition, and we are honored to contribute our expertise to inform the decisions of global energy leaders at the G7 meeting, especially at such a critical time in interactions with the U.S. Department of Energy.”

The forum’s sessions focused on key topics such as artificial intelligence (AI) for energy technology, carbon dioxide removal, and battery mineral resilience, with the conclusions shared directly with G7 Ministers. This collaboration highlights the importance of international cooperation and innovation in accelerating the clean energy transition.

As a recognized leader in clean energy solutions, ABTC is at the forefront of innovation in battery recycling and the sustainable mining and refining of lithium, critical components for the global transition to renewable energy. ABTC’s cutting-edge technologies and commitment to sustainability position the company as a key player in addressing the challenges of energy storage and resource resilience, ensuring a secure and sustainable energy future.

ABTC’s participation in the IEA Energy Innovation Forum reflects its dedication to advancing sustainable energy solutions and its leadership in shaping the global battery metals supply chain and sustainable energy ecosystem.

For more information about the IEA Energy Innovation Forum 2025, visit: https://www.iea.org/events/iea-energy-innovation-forum-2025.

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 critically needed to help meet the significant demand from the electric vehicle, stationary storage, and consumer electronics industries.  Committed to a circular supply chain for battery metals, ABTC works to continually innovate and master new battery metals technologies that power a global transition to electrification and the future of sustainable energy.

Forward-Looking Statements  
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are "forward-looking statements." Although the American Battery Technology Company's (the "Company") management believes that such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot guarantee that such expectations are, or will be, correct. Forward looking statements include, among other things, statements concerning: offtake agreements with customers; the Company’s future sales of products to customers, including the amounts, timing, and types of products included within those sales; potential loans, grants, and debt financing arrangements, including due diligence, the amount and type of debt, its syndication, and the schedule for closing; the scale of the battery recycling operations; the anticipated production from the integrated pilot facility; the scale, construction, and operation of the battery recycling operations, integrated pilot facility, Tonopah Flats Lithium Project, and commercial lithium mine and refinery; and the costs, schedules, production and economic projections associated with the foregoing. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, which could cause the Company's future results to differ materially from those anticipated. Potential risks and uncertainties include, among others, risks and uncertainties related to the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern; interpretations or reinterpretations of geologic information, unfavorable exploration results, inability to obtain permits required for future exploration, development or production, general economic conditions and conditions affecting the industries in which the Company operates; the uncertainty of regulatory requirements and approvals; fluctuating mineral and commodity prices, final investment approval and the ability to obtain necessary financing on acceptable terms or at all. Additional information regarding the factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements 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, 2025. The Company assumes no obligation to update any of the information contained or referenced in this press release.

Tiffiany Moehring
American Battery Technology Company
720.254.1556
tmoehring@batterymetals.com

FAQ

What did ABAT CEO Ryan Melsert present at the IEA Energy Innovation Forum 2025?

Ryan Melsert gave the opening talk on securing critical battery mineral supplies at the forum on October 29, 2025.

When and where did ABAT participate in the IEA Energy Innovation Forum 2025?

ABAT participated in Toronto on October 29, 2025, ahead of the G7 Energy and Environment Ministers’ Meeting on October 30, 2025.

How does ABAT say its technologies relate to the forum topics mentioned?

ABAT described its technologies as focused on battery recycling and the sustainable sourcing of lithium and other critical battery metals.

What was the purpose of the IEA Energy Innovation Forum 2025 that involved ABAT?

The forum convened international experts to produce insights on energy technology innovation that were shared with G7 Energy and Environment Ministers.

Did ABAT’s forum participation involve U.S. government engagement?

Yes; the forum informed the G7 meeting, which included leadership from the U.S. Department of Energy on October 30, 2025.

Where can investors find more information about the IEA Energy Innovation Forum 2025 mentioned by ABAT?

More information is available at the IEA event page: https://www.iea.org/events/iea-energy-innovation-forum-2025.