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International Battery Metals Ltd. (IBATF) generates a steady flow of news related to its direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology, capital markets activity and corporate governance. The company describes itself as an advanced technology provider of modular DLE systems built around proprietary lithium extraction media and patented extraction columns or towers, integrated into modular, transportable platforms.
News updates frequently cover technology and operational milestones. Company releases describe its modular, skid‑mounted or shippable platforms designed to extract lithium chloride from ground water salt brine and produced water deposits, with an emphasis on efficient delivery of lithium chloride and minimal environmental impact. Announcements have also highlighted leadership changes in technology roles, including the promotion of a Vice President of Technology to lead engineering and further development of the patented modular DLE platform.
Investors following IBATF will find financing and capital structure news, including non‑brokered private placement financings with institutional investors and strategic partners. These releases detail units composed of common shares and warrants, the intended use of proceeds for general corporate purposes and preparation of the company’s modular direct lithium extraction plant, and amendments to existing warrants subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval.
International Battery Metals Ltd. also issues corporate and strategic updates, such as an 18‑month exclusive collaboration agreement with a major Middle East energy services provider to pursue DLE opportunities in that region. Additional news items report on annual general meeting results, equity incentive plan approvals, restricted stock grants to directors and scheduled conference calls and webcasts to discuss fiscal year and quarterly financial results. Bookmark this page to monitor IBATF news on technology developments, financings, governance decisions and regional collaboration initiatives.
International Battery Metals (OTCQB: IBATF / TSXV: IBAT) announced post-AGM corporate actions following its December 17, 2025 annual meeting. On December 18, 2025 the board approved an aggregate grant of 4,599,816 restricted shares to directors under the company’s 2025 Omnibus Equity Compensation Plan.
Each director received 1,149,954 restricted shares that vest in one year, subject to the Plan, applicable securities law hold periods, and TSX Venture Exchange policies.
International Battery Metals (OTCQB: IBATF) announced results of its Annual General Meeting held on December 17, 2025 in Plano, Texas. As of the October 24, 2025 record date there were 296,803,677 common shares outstanding.
Key governance votes: shareholders approved setting the board at six directors (99.38% For); elected six directors with individual For votes >99.5% of votes cast; ratified CBIZ CPAs P.C. as auditor (99.70% For); approved the 2025 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan (97.83% For, excluding 9,604,282 insider-held shares); and approved a share consolidation (96.69% For).
International Battery Metals (OTCQB: IBATF) will host a conference call and webcast to discuss second quarter fiscal 2026 results for the period ended September 30, 2025.
The company intends to release Q2 2026 financial results after market close on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, with a call scheduled for Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Results will be posted on SEDAR+ and the company investor website. Because the company’s Form S-1 is under SEC review, there will be no live Q&A and no replay; shareholders may submit questions to IBAT@haydenir.com by 5:00 p.m. ET on Monday, November 10, 2025.
International Battery Metals (OTCQB: IBATF, TSXV: IBAT) promoted Don Bender to Vice President of Technology effective November 3, 2025. Bender, formerly Director of Engineering, will lead engineering and technology initiatives focused on advancing the company’s patented modular direct lithium extraction (MDLE) technology.
His responsibilities include improving MDLE system performance, scaling production capacity, and supporting global deployment plans. The company highlighted Bender’s 24+ years of engineering and process systems experience and credited his role in moving the modular DLE platform from concept to commercial readiness.
International Battery Metals (OTCQB: IBATF) closed a non‑brokered private placement under its March 2025 LOI with EV Metals, issuing 12,464,000 units at USD $0.16 per unit for USD $2.0 million (C$2,804,400 using the Oct 21, 2025 rate).
Each unit includes one common share and one warrant exercisable at C$0.30 for four years. The company paid a 5% cash structuring fee to Jacob Warnock. Securities are restricted from trading until March 1, 2026. Following the offering, EV Metals and affiliates hold a partially diluted 38.97% stake. Proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes and DLE technology deployment.
International Battery Metals (OTCQB: IBATF; TSXV: IBAT) announced a non-brokered private placement under an existing March 2025 LOI with EV Metals, raising USD $2.0 million via issuance of 12,464,000 Units at USD $0.16 (C$0.225) per Unit. Each Unit includes one common share and one warrant exercisable at C$0.30 for four years. The raise brings total investment under the LOI to USD $10.2 million. Closing is expected on or around October 30, 2025, subject to TSXV approval. Proceeds will fund general corporate purposes and DLE technology deployment. A 5% structuring fee is payable to director Jacob Warnock; the financing is a related‑party transaction exempt under MI 61-101. Post-close EV Metals' group stake is expected to be 38.97% (partially diluted).
International Battery Metals (OTCQB:IBATF) has signed an 18-month exclusive collaboration agreement with a major Middle East energy services provider to pursue direct lithium extraction (DLE) opportunities in the region. The partnership combines IBAT's proven modular DLE technology with the partner's regional relationships and market expertise.
The agreement enables joint participation in proposals and tenders, leveraging IBAT's successful commercial implementation in Utah. The company's modular design technology has demonstrated adaptability to various brine conditions, positioning IBAT to tap into the Middle East's substantial lithium brine resources and growing industrial demand.
International Battery Metals (OTCQB:IBATF) has scheduled its Q1 FY2026 earnings conference call for Friday, August 29, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. ET. The company will release its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, after market close on August 28, 2025.
Due to an ongoing SEC review of the company's Form S-1 registration statement, there will be no live Q&A session during the call, and no replay will be available. Shareholders can submit questions to IBAT@haydenir.com by August 27, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. ET, which will be reviewed by management, legal, and IR counsel.
International Battery Metals (OTCQB:IBATF) has completed its previously announced private placement financing with Encompass Capital Advisors LLC. The company issued 25,765,259 units at US$0.19406 per unit, raising aggregate gross proceeds of US$5 million. Each unit comprises one common share and one purchase warrant, exercisable at C$0.355 per share until August 5, 2028.
The company also received TSXV approval for amendments to previously issued warrants from multiple private placements with Encompass and EV Metals, extending their expiration dates to August 5, 2028. The proceeds will be used for preparing IBAT's modular direct lithium extraction plant (MDLE Plant) and general corporate purposes.
The securities are subject to a four-month statutory hold period and were sold in a private placement under Regulation D of the Securities Act.International Battery Metals (OTCQB:IBATF) has scheduled its fiscal year 2025 financial results conference call for July 30, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Central time. The company will release its financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, after market close on July 29, 2025.
The conference call will be available via webcast, with dial-in options for both domestic (800-715-9871) and international (646-307-1963) participants using conference ID 7236851. Due to a pending S-1 Shelf registration statement, there will be no live Q&A session during the call, and no replay will be available.
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