Aqua Metals Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Aqua Metals, Inc. (NASDAQ: AQMS) announced participation in two key investor conferences in September 2022. Management, including CEO Steve Cotton and CFO Judd Merrill, will attend the H.C. Wainwright Global Investment Conference on September 13-14 in New York, conducting one-on-one meetings and presenting virtually on September 14 at 10 a.m. ET. Additionally, they will also be at the Lake Street Best Ideas Growth Conference on September 14, also in New York. For more details, investors can contact FNK IR.

Aqua Metals has signed a non-binding agreement for a $6 million loan with Alpen Mortgage, secured by its AquaRefinery building. This funding aims to enhance the company's liquidity and support its transition from bench scale to pilot scale operations, expected to commence revenue generation later this year. The pilot plant is set to be operational by mid-November, marking a significant step in Aqua Metals' lithium-ion battery recycling ambitions, utilizing 100% renewable energy.

Aqua Metals has appointed David Kanen to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Kanen, an experienced investor and managing member of Kanen Wealth Management, has a history of advising Aqua Metals, contributing to its leadership transition in 2018. His involvement aims to enhance the company's efforts in revolutionizing lithium-ion battery recycling through its AquaRefining™ technology. He believes Aqua Metals is at a pivotal moment for growth in the battery minerals sector, expressing commitment to support the company’s goals of achieving sustainable revenue and profitability.

Aqua Metals (NASDAQ: AQMS) has appointed Dave McMurtry as its new Chief Business Officer. McMurtry, who previously served as the Chief Strategist, boasts extensive experience in renewable energy and international market development. His appointment is expected to enhance Aqua Metals’ initiatives towards sustainability and commercializing AquaRefining™ technology, particularly in lithium-ion battery recycling. McMurtry has actively engaged with stakeholders and is confident in the company’s potential for value creation and net-zero emissions goals.

Aqua Metals (AQMS) announced its Q2 2022 financial results, highlighting significant advancements in lithium-ion battery recycling. The company successfully recovered high-value metals like lithium hydroxide, copper, and cobalt from used batteries. A pilot recycling operation is set to launch later this year at their Innovation Center in Tahoe-Reno. They signed a Letter of Intent with Dragonfly Energy for lithium hydroxide supply and received AquaRefining equipment for ACME Metals in Taiwan. Despite no commercial production and a net loss of $3.2 million, Aqua Metals remains focused on revenue generation for 2023.

Aqua Metals (Nasdaq: AQMS) has signed a non-binding letter of intent with Dragonfly Energy to supply lithium hydroxide, a key material for lithium-ion battery production. This partnership aims to support Dragonfly's development of solid-state battery technologies. Dragonfly plans to start production in 2023, with lithium hydroxide supply from Aqua Metals coinciding with full-scale manufacturing. Aqua Metals emphasizes its clean and efficient recycling technology, AquaRefining™, as the future of sustainable battery materials.

Aqua Metals (NASDAQ: AQMS) announced plans to report its second-quarter financial results for the period ending June 30, 2022, on July 21, 2022, after market close. A conference call will be held at 4:30 p.m. EDT to discuss the results and corporate developments. Investors can participate via phone or online, with a replay available until January 11, 2023. The company's focus remains on its innovative AquaRefining™ technology aimed at revolutionizing metals recycling, particularly in the growing energy storage sector.

Aqua Metals (NASDAQ: AQMS) has completed its final step to deploy a lithium-ion recycling pilot at its Innovation Center in Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center, aiming to begin operations later this year. The company has successfully recovered high-value metals, including cobalt and manganese dioxide, from lithium-ion battery black mass, proving its AquaRefining process's efficiency. Given the growing demand for lithium-ion batteries and potential supply shortages, Aqua Metals positions itself as a sustainable solution in battery recycling.

Aqua Metals announced its Q1 2022 results, highlighting progress in lithium-ion battery recycling. Key developments include equipment shipments to ACME Metals for AquaRefining operations, production of high purity nickel, copper, and lithium hydroxide from lithium-ion battery black mass, and secured feedstock for pilot testing through 2023. The company raised $3.9 million through share sales and increased its stake in LiNiCo to 12%. However, it reported an operating loss of $4.3 million, with no revenue generated during the quarter, indicating ongoing challenges in moving toward commercial production.