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Rock Tech Lithium Inc. (RCKTF) is a leader in sustainable lithium refining, producing battery-grade materials critical for electric vehicle batteries. This page aggregates official company announcements, operational updates, and strategic developments for investors and industry observers.
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Rock Tech Lithium (OTCQX:RCKTF) has announced a significant 23% reduction in operating costs for its Guben Lithium Converter project, lowering lithium hydroxide production costs from EUR 5,033 to EUR 3,878 per ton. This translates to an annual OpEx reduction of EUR 27.7 million, from EUR 120.8 million to EUR 93.1 million.
The cost reduction stems from multiple initiatives including: a 47% decrease in transport and logistics expenses (EUR 11.7 million savings), reduced reagent procurement costs (EUR 2.8 million savings), lower fixed costs (EUR 4.2 million savings), and potential savings from leach residue reuse through a partnership with Schwenk Zement (EUR 6.3 million savings). The company is also negotiating a sustainable energy supply agreement with Enertrag SE to mitigate energy costs.
Rock Tech is currently reviewing capital expenditures and plans to publish an updated financial model and profitability analysis in the coming weeks.
Rock Tech Lithium (OTCQX: RCKTF) has announced a private placement offering of units at $0.90 per unit, having secured irrevocable subscription agreements for $4.8 million. Each unit includes one common share and one warrant exercisable at $1.17 with a three-year term.
The company plans to raise up to $7.5 million through a combination of brokered and non-brokered offerings, with potential to upsize to $10 million based on investor demand. The offerings are expected to close around September 3, 2025. Proceeds will fund the advancement of the Guben Converter project and general corporate purposes.
Rock Tech's strategic focus includes developing lithium hydroxide converter projects in Guben, Germany (24,000 tonnes LHM/year) and Ontario, Canada (up to 36,000 tonnes LCE/year), aimed at strengthening the battery supply chain in Europe and North America.
Rock Tech Lithium (OTCQX:RCKTF) has entered a strategic partnership with ENERTRAG SE to supply renewable energy to its lithium hydroxide converter in Guben. Under the agreement, ENERTRAG will provide at least 70 GWh of renewable electricity annually starting in 2030, covering over 50% of the converter's power needs through new wind and photovoltaic plants in Gubin, Poland.
The partnership aims to reduce Scope 2 CO2 emissions by approximately 50% while ensuring sustainable and competitive electricity supply. This energy and sustainability concept will serve as a blueprint for Rock Tech's converter in Red Rock, Ontario. The project is recognized under the European Commission's Critical Raw Materials Act and demonstrates cross-border cooperation for industry decarbonization.
Rock Tech Lithium (OTCQX:RCKTF) has secured a 250,000 Euro grant from Germany's Federal Ministry for Research, Technology and Space for the "ELiSePro" project. The initiative, in collaboration with RWTH Aachen University, aims to enhance lithium yield at the company's Guben converter site through advanced ion separation methods.
This marks Rock Tech's third major funding award, following an 800,000 Euro grant from EIT RawMaterials and 388,000 CAD from Ontario's Critical Minerals Innovation Fund. The company's Guben project has been designated as strategic under the EU Critical Raw Materials Act, reinforcing Rock Tech's position in sustainable lithium production for EV batteries.
Rock Tech Lithium (OTCQX: RCKTF) has issued a clarification regarding its previously announced Lopare Lithium Project, stating that the mineral resource estimate should be considered a "historical estimate" under NI 43-101 standards. The estimate was completed by CSA Global using JORC Code standards but requires additional technical work and verification to be classified as current mineral resources.
The company also provided an update on its strategic transaction with Arcore AG, aimed at creating an integrated European lithium company. The deal, which combines Rock Tech's Guben Converter with Arcore's Lopare Project, is targeted to close in Q3 2025 and requires several conditions, including €50 million in financing, technical and legal due diligence, and various regulatory approvals.
Rock Tech Lithium (OTCQX: RCKTF) held its 2025 Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders. At the meeting, 14,877,471 Common Shares were represented, accounting for approximately 13.76% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares. All matters presented for voting were successfully approved by shareholders.
Detailed information about the matters voted upon can be found in the company's management information circular dated May 23, 2025, which is available on SEDAR+.
Rock Tech Lithium (OTCQX:RCKTF) and Ronbay Technology have signed a strategic MoU to establish an integrated battery materials supply chain in Europe. The partnership centers on Rock Tech supplying battery-grade lithium hydroxide from its Guben Converter in Germany to Ronbay's European cathode production facilities.
Ronbay, a global leader in cathode active materials (CAM), will provide technical support and explore potential investment in Rock Tech's Guben facility. Ronbay's European operations include a 25,000-ton capacity plant in Konin, Poland, expected to begin commercial production in 2026. The Guben Converter aims to produce 24,000 tonnes of battery-grade lithium hydroxide annually, sufficient for over 500,000 electric vehicles.
Rock Tech Lithium (RCKTF) has announced key executive leadership changes as part of its strategic evolution. Mirco Wojnarowicz, who has been with the company for three years, has been appointed as CEO, while Christopher Wright takes on the role of CFO. Kerstin Wedemann continues as Chief Legal & Corporate Officer.
Dirk Harbecke, who served as interim CEO since 2022, will remain as Chairman of the Board and the company's largest shareholder. Wojnarowicz brings over 15 years of international leadership experience and has successfully driven strategic initiatives at Rock Tech, including securing offtake agreements and establishing a lithium joint-venture with Transamine SA. Wright brings 15+ years of finance and mining experience, including project financing expertise from Liontown Resources.
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