Comstock Inc. Featured on Water Tower Research Small-Cap Spotlight Podcast
Rhea-AI Summary
Comstock (NYSE: LODE) announced that CEO and Executive Chairman Corrado De Gasperis was featured on the Water Tower Research Small-Cap Spotlight Podcast on Feb 11, 2026. The discussion covers Comstock Metals' zero-landfill solar panel recycling solution and its first industrial-scale facility buildout in Silver Springs, Nevada.
The podcast explores end-of-life solar panel challenges, Comstock Metals' first-mover position, plans to accelerate domestic recycling facilities, and development of industry-scale refining solutions for U.S. critical materials.
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News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, LODE gained 0.72%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction. This price movement added approximately $1M to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $200M at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
LODE was down 2.46% while momentum data showed peers like GRO, LGO and PLG up about 4%. With no same-direction confirmation and no peer news, this points to stock-specific factors rather than a sector-wide move.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 09 | Tax abatement award | Positive | +2.5% | Nevada tax abatement for first zero-landfill solar recycling facility. |
| Jan 29 | Investor webinar | Neutral | -11.3% | Announcement of business update webinar with management Q&A. |
| Jan 28 | Equity offering priced | Negative | -1.9% | Pricing of $50M underwritten public common stock offering. |
| Jan 28 | Equity offering launch | Negative | -1.9% | Launch of underwritten public offering from effective S-3 shelf. |
| Jan 21 | Royalty sale | Positive | +5.3% | Sale of 1.5% NSR royalty and related assets for cash and properties. |
Price reactions generally align with news tone, with one sharp selloff on a neutral webinar announcement.
Recent news for Comstock shows capital formation and strategic repositioning. On Jan 21, the company completed an NSR royalty sale, generating cash and prompting a 5.28% rise. Late January featured an upsized $50 million equity offering and related filings, followed by a business update webinar that coincided with an 11.33% drop. On Feb 9, a Nevada tax abatement tied to the Silver Springs facility led to a 2.52% gain. The current podcast appearance fits an ongoing investor communication push.
Regulatory & Risk Context
An effective S-3 shelf filed on Nov 21, 2025 allows Comstock to offer up to $200,000,000 in various securities, including up to $100,000,000 of common stock via an at-the-market program. Recent 424B5 filings indicate the shelf is being used to fund Comstock Metals facilities, refining development, and growth initiatives.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement highlights Comstock’s positioning in zero-landfill solar panel recycling and its first industrial-scale facility in Silver Springs, Nevada. It follows recent milestones including tax abatements, an NSR royalty sale, and a $50.0M equity raise under a $200,000,000 shelf. Investors may watch for execution on facility buildout timelines, additional capital deployment, and further updates on refining solutions for critical metals as key markers of progress.
AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
VIRGINIA CITY, Nev., Feb. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Comstock Inc. (NYSE: LODE) (“Comstock” or the “Company”) and its subsidiary, Comstock Metals LLC (“Comstock Metals”), a leader in the responsible recycling of end-of-life solar panels and the only certified, zero-landfill solar recycling solution in North America, today announced that Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Corrado De Gasperis was featured on the Water Tower Research Small-Cap Spotlight Podcast.
The Small-Cap Spotlight Podcast explores a deeper analysis of the end-of-life solar panel dilemma and the innovations required to both handle millions and millions of end-of-life panels in an environmentally safe and effective manner while also repurposing these U.S. critical materials.
The Small-Cap Spotlight Podcast was hosted by Water Tower’s Tim Gerdeman and Peter Gastreich.
The conversation provides investors with a detailed look at Comstock’s zero landfill solar panel recycling business Comstock Metals and its first industrial-scale facility buildout in Silver Springs, Nevada.
The discussion also explores:
• End-of-life solar recycling market and Comstock Metal’s first mover advantage;
• Acceleration of Comstock Metals domestic recycling facilities; and
• Development of industry-scale refining solutions for these critical metals.
Investors can access the link here: Water Tower Research Small-Cap Spotlight Podcast.
About Comstock Inc.
Comstock Inc. (NYSE: LODE) innovates and commercializes technologies, systems and supply chains that enable, support and sustain clean energy systems by efficiently, effectively, and expediently extracting and converting under-utilized natural resources into reusable metals, like silver, aluminum, gold, and other critical minerals, primarily from end-of-life photovoltaics.
To learn more, please visit www.comstock.inc.
Comstock Social Media Policy
Comstock Inc. has used, and intends to continue using, its investor relations link and main website at www.comstock.inc in addition to its X.com, LinkedIn and YouTube accounts, as means of disclosing material non-public information and for complying with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD.
Contacts
For investor inquiries:
Judd B. Merrill, Chief Financial Officer
Tel (775) 413-6222
ir@comstockinc.com
For media inquiries:
Zach Spencer, Director of External Relations
Tel (775) 847-7573
media@comstockinc.com
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