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International Battery Metals Ltd. develops modular direct lithium extraction systems for lithium chloride recovery from groundwater salt brine and produced water deposits. The company’s technology uses proprietary lithium extraction media in patented extraction columns housed in transportable, skid-mounted platforms.
News about IBATF commonly covers commercialization of its DLE systems, financial and operational results, brine-testing service activity, customer engagement, proposal development and investor presentations. Company updates also include private placement financings involving common-share and warrant units, capital-structure matters, governance changes and corporate development activity.
International Battery Metals (OTCQB: IBATF) announced that its Form S-1 registration statement has been declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, marking progress toward U.S. public market readiness and potential future listing on a U.S. national exchange.
The registration covers the resale of securities previously issued in private placements; the company is not offering securities under the filing and will not receive proceeds from those resales except if warrants are exercised for cash. The company said the declaration is not an SEC endorsement and does not change operational fundamentals.
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.