RecycLiCo Completes Construction of Innovation Centre Laboratory Facility

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RecycLiCo (OTCQB: AMYZF) announced on Feb 19, 2026 the opening of an Innovation Centre laboratory in Delta, British Columbia. The lab offers bench-scale hydrometallurgical processing and R&D for metals, mining, refining and battery materials, and is the first step toward adjacent pilot plant facilities.

The centre is designed for process development, flowsheet validation, pilot testing and faster translation of lab results into commercial refining pathways to support domestic critical-minerals supply chains.

DELTA, British Columbia, Feb. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RecycLiCo Battery Materials Inc. (“RecycLiCo” or the “Company”) (TSX.V: AMY | OTCQB: AMYZF | FSE: ID4), a critical minerals refining and lithium-ion battery upcycling company, is pleased to announce the opening of its Innovation Centre laboratory in Delta, British Columbia.

The Company can now provide bench-scale hydrometallurgical processing and technical research and development services for projects across the metals, mining, refining and battery materials sectors, supporting miners, refiners, OEMs and technology developers. The lab is the first step in the roll-out of the Innovation Centre which will include adjacent pilot plant facilities, enabling clients and partners to move from concept to pilot scale within a fully powered, ready-to-build environment. The Innovation Centre is designed to support process development, flowsheet validation, pilot-scale testing, and commercialization. Our integrated bench-to-pilot capabilities will enable reduced development timelines, lower technical risk, and the efficient translation of laboratory results into commercial refining pathways.

“This milestone is the result of disciplined execution of our capital-efficient approach to building the technical infrastructure required for long term growth and commercialization,” said Richard Sadowsky, Interim CEO of RecycLiCo. “We are excited to begin engaging with partners on refining pathways that can be evaluated, optimized, and scaled within a single facility and to advance the development of our own midstream refining solutions.”

RecycLiCo’s technology focuses on refining critical minerals, whether already in circulation or as part of primary extraction, as part of the strengthening of domestic North American supply chains and reducing reliance on offshore refining capacity.

About RecycLiCo        

RecycLiCo Battery Materials Inc. is a critical minerals refining company specializing in the use of advanced hydrometallurgical technologies for processing mined ore and the upcycling of lithium-ion battery materials. RecycLiCo’s processes efficiently recover battery-ready lithium, cobalt, nickel, and manganese from end-of-life batteries and manufacturing scrap, supporting energy storage as well as broader industrial applications. RecycLiCo’s business focus aligns with the global demand for future-ready, responsible supply chains and the growing movement to strengthen domestic sourcing of critical materials.

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FAQ

What did RecycLiCo (AMYZF) announce on February 19, 2026 about its new facility?

They opened an Innovation Centre laboratory in Delta, BC to provide bench-scale hydrometallurgical R&D and processing services. According to the company, the lab supports miners, refiners, OEMs and technology developers and precedes adjacent pilot plant facilities for scale-up.

How will the RecycLiCo (AMYZF) Innovation Centre support pilot-scale testing and commercialization?

The centre enables bench-to-pilot progression within a single site to reduce development timelines and technical risk. According to the company, integrated capabilities allow flowsheet validation and efficient translation of laboratory results into commercial refining pathways.

Which industries can use RecycLiCo's (AMYZF) new laboratory in Delta, British Columbia?

The lab supports projects across metals, mining, refining and battery materials sectors including miners, refiners, OEMs and tech developers. According to the company, services include hydrometallurgical processing and technical R&D for battery material recovery and upcycling.

Does the RecycLiCo (AMYZF) announcement include pilot plant plans or only a laboratory?

The announcement confirms the lab is the first step and that adjacent pilot plant facilities are planned to follow at the Innovation Centre. According to the company, this roll-out will allow clients to move from concept to pilot scale on site.

What materials and recovery capabilities does RecycLiCo (AMYZF) say the facility will address?

The company focuses on refining critical minerals and upcycling lithium-ion battery materials to recover battery-ready lithium, cobalt, nickel and manganese. According to the company, its hydrometallurgical processes recover these elements from end-of-life batteries and manufacturing scrap.