Aqua Metals Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Aqua Metals (NASDAQ: AQMS) has provided an operational update revealing an initial payment of approximately $1.4 million from its business interruption insurance claim, totaling $27.0 million collected from the November 2019 fire. An anticipated $2.0 million will come from the final insurance layer, with a payment range up to $25 million. The company is also progressing in product development and discussions with potential technology licensees, ensuring a robust financial position amid ongoing advancements in AquaRefining technology.

Aqua Metals, Inc. (NASDAQ: AQMS) will hold its 2021 annual meeting of stockholders on May 11, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. EDT. The meeting will be virtual, allowing stockholders worldwide to participate via live audio webcast. Eligible stockholders as of April 6, 2021, can attend, submit questions, and vote electronically. Aqua Metals is focused on reinventing metals recycling using its patented AquaRefining™ technology, which offers a cleaner, more sustainable method of recycling through a water-based process that generates ultra-pure metals.

Aqua Metals, Inc. (NASDAQ: AQMS) announced full compliance with Nasdaq’s Audit Committee requirements, following recent Board and Committee appointments. This notification confirms the Company meets Listing Rule 5605(c)(2) standards for continued listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market. Aqua Metals focuses on innovative metals recycling via its AquaRefining™ technology, which is a sustainable, water-based alternative to traditional smelting, producing ultra-pure metals. The Company is based in McCarran, Nevada, and emphasizes closing the sustainability loop in the energy storage sector.

Aqua Metals, Inc. (NASDAQ: AQMS) has expanded its board with new independent directors, Molly P. Zhang and Edward Smith, effective March 1, 2021. Zhang brings extensive cleantech and manufacturing expertise, having held senior leadership roles at Dow Inc. and Orica, while Smith, CEO of SMTC Corporation, has a track record of driving substantial organic and acquisitive growth. The board welcomes their operational insights as the company aims to enhance shareholder value and accelerate its capital-light licensing strategy in the metals recycling sector.

Aqua Metals announced significant advancements and financial results for 2020, achieving a 100% improvement in lead production throughput through its V1.25L Aqualyzer program. The company secured a strategic partnership with BASF and made progress in licensing discussions across three continents. Aqua Metals retired $9 million in debt, becoming debt-free, and raised approximately $10.7 million through share sales. However, the company reported minimal revenue of $4.9 million for 2020, with an operating loss of $15.4 million. The net loss for the year stood at $25.8 million, indicating challenges in commercial production.

Aqua Metals (NASDAQ: AQMS) has filed a provisional patent aimed at recovering valuable metals from recycled lithium-ion batteries using its AquaRefining™ technology. Early tests show potential for extracting metals like cobalt, nickel, and lithium. Given the increasing demand for electric vehicles and sustainable recycling methods, this strategic move positions Aqua Metals favorably within a projected $19.4 billion lithium-ion battery recycling market by 2026, alongside the anticipated growth of the recycled lead market.

Aqua Metals, Inc. (NASDAQ: AQMS) announces it will report financial results for the year ended December 31, 2020, on February 25, 2021, after market close. A conference call will follow at 4:30 p.m. EST, which can be accessed via toll-free number or webcast. The company's AquaRefining™ technology is innovating lead battery recycling by generating ultra-pure metal. It aims to provide sustainable solutions for the energy storage economy. Aqua Metals is based in McCarran, Nevada, focusing on equipment supply, services, and licensing its patented technology.

Aqua Metals (NASDAQ: AQMS) announced its expansion into lithium-ion battery recycling by investing $2 million in LiNiCo for a 10% stake. This move complements its AquaRefining™ technology. The company aims to form an eco-network with other firms to enhance lithium-ion recycling sustainably. Aqua Metals plans to leverage its hydrometallurgical expertise, expecting a significant rise in end-of-life lithium-ion batteries, projected to reach 9 million tons annually by 2040. This strategy reflects Aqua Metals’ commitment to growth and advancing sustainable energy solutions.

Aqua Metals has reached an agreement to lease its McCarran, Nevada facility, facilitating its AquaRefining technology expansion. The lease, starting April 1, 2021, includes up to $1.9 million in lease revenues and non-refundable deposits totaling $3.25 million, showcasing the lessee's intent to purchase at a price ranging from $14.25 million to $15.25 million by March 2023. This strategic move supports Aqua Metals' focus on capital-light operations while retaining facility access for R&D, potentially saving $4 million in costs.