RecycLiCo Secures Construction Permits, Advancing Laboratory Toward Early 2026 Completion

Rhea-AI Summary

RecycLiCo (OTCQB: AMYZF) announced local government approval of construction permit applications for a new research and process-development laboratory in Delta, British Columbia.

The company said the lab design is complete, early construction preparation is underway, and scaled construction is planned to achieve substantial completion in early 2026. The facility is intended to support advancement of its hydrometallurgical recovery and lithium-ion battery upcycling technologies, improve operational readiness for commercial deployment, and expand process-refinement capacity. The company noted forward-looking risks and said it will provide further updates as construction progresses.

Positive

• Permits approved by local government
• Lab design complete, enabling construction start
• Early construction preparation reduces schedule risk
• Targeting substantial completion in early 2026
• Facility to expand process‑development and commercialization readiness

Negative

• Completion date is forward‑looking and not guaranteed
• No funding or cost details disclosed to confirm build financing

Key Figures

Target lab completion early 2026 Substantial completion timeline for new Delta research and process-development laboratory

Market Reality Check

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Peers showed mixed moves: several declined (e.g., one down 2.52%, another down 1.72%), one rose 3.55%, and one was flat. This dispersion suggests AMYZF’s pre-news weakness of -3.06% was more stock-specific than a uniform sector move.

Historical Context

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Nov 26	Board composition	Positive	+14.6%	Addition of experienced mining and capital-markets executive to proposed board.
Nov 24	Management/consulting	Neutral	+0.3%	Retiring director retained as consultant for legacy mining asset management.
Nov 17	AGM materials	Neutral	-3.5%	Filing and mailing of Management Information Circular for 2025 AGM.
Nov 13	Investor outreach	Positive	-6.3%	Participation in Benchmark Week 2025 to meet investors and partners.
Oct 15	CEO letter	Neutral	+0.0%	Interim CEO letter outlining strategy, achievements, and financial positioning.

Pattern Detected

Recent news has produced mixed reactions, with some governance and outreach updates sold off despite generally positive or neutral content.

Recent Company History

Over the last few months, RecycLiCo has focused on governance, communication, and commercialization. Board and management changes on Nov 26 and Nov 24, 2025 aimed to strengthen oversight and legacy asset management, while AGM materials on Nov 17 and investor outreach at Benchmark Week on Nov 18–20, 2025 highlighted its hydrometallurgical battery‑materials strategy. An interim CEO letter on Oct 15, 2025 outlined strategic milestones. Today’s lab‑construction update fits this trajectory of building operational and technical readiness.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement details approval of construction permits for RecycLiCo’s new Delta research and process-development laboratory, targeting substantial completion in early 2026. The facility is positioned to support its hydrometallurgical critical-minerals and battery upcycling technologies and enhance readiness for commercial deployment. In the context of recent governance, outreach, and strategic communications, the lab adds tangible infrastructure to the company’s roadmap. Investors may watch for construction milestones and evidence of technology scaling.

Key Terms

hydrometallurgical technical

"specializing in the use of advanced hydrometallurgical technologies for processing mined ore"

Hydrometallurgical describes methods that use water-based chemistry to dissolve, separate and recover metals from ores, concentrates or recycled materials, much like dissolving sugar to separate it from tea and then collecting the sugar back out. It matters to investors because these processes determine how much metal a project can realistically produce, the operating cost and environmental footprint, and therefore influence revenue potential, capital needs and regulatory risk.

lithium-ion battery technical

"upcycling of lithium-ion battery materials"

A lithium-ion battery is a rechargeable energy cell that stores and releases power by moving lithium ions between two electrodes, like a pump moving water back and forth to hold and deliver energy. Investors care because these batteries power electric vehicles, portable electronics and grid storage, so factors such as cost, energy density, lifespan, and raw-material supply directly affect manufacturing costs, product competitiveness and long-term company profits.

critical minerals technical

"a critical minerals refining and lithium-ion battery upcycling company"

Materials needed to build modern technologies—like batteries, electronics, renewable energy systems and defense equipment—that have few easy substitutes and often come from a small number of countries or mines. Investors care because their supply can be disrupted, expensive or slow to increase, which affects the cost, availability and growth prospects of companies and industries that rely on them; think of them as critical spare parts for the global economy.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

DELTA, British Columbia, Dec. 11, 2025 (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 that construction permit applications for its new research and process-development laboratory in Delta, British Columbia, have been approved by the local government.

With the lab design complete and permits approved, the Company has already advanced early construction preparation, reducing schedule risk ahead of full build-out. Construction activities will now continue to scale, positioning the project for substantial completion in early 2026.

The new facility will support the Company’s ongoing advancement of its critical minerals and metals resource-recovery technologies, enhance operational readiness for commercial deployment, and expand RecycLiCo’s ability to refine processes in response to evolving market and industry demands.

RecycLiCo will provide further updates as construction progresses.

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.

For more information, please contact:
Paola Ashton
PRA Communications
Telephone: 604-681-1407
Email: pashton@pracommunications.com

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. This news release may contain "forward-looking statements", which are statements about the future based on current expectations or beliefs. For this purpose, statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Forward–looking statements by their nature involve risks and uncertainties, and there can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate or true. Investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements except as required by law.

FAQ

What did RecycLiCo (AMYZF) announce on December 11, 2025 about its Delta laboratory?

RecycLiCo said local government construction permits were approved, design is complete, and early construction prep is underway.

When does RecycLiCo expect the new Delta lab (AMYZF) to be substantially complete?

The company is positioning the project for substantial completion in early 2026.

How will the new Delta facility affect RecycLiCo's commercial plans (AMYZF)?

The facility is intended to enhance process development, operational readiness, and support commercial deployment of recovery technologies.

Does the December 11, 2025 release disclose construction costs or funding for the Delta lab (AMYZF)?

No; the release does not provide construction cost, budget, or financing details.

Are there risks to the early 2026 completion target for RecycLiCo's Delta lab (AMYZF)?

Yes; the company cautioned the completion date is forward‑looking and subject to risks and uncertainties.