Rock Tech Receives Further Research Funding From German Government

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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.

Positive

• Secured 250,000 Euro research funding from German Federal Ministry
• Project designated as strategic under EU Critical Raw Materials Act
• Recent multiple funding awards totaling over 1 million Euros
• Partnership with prestigious RWTH Aachen University enhances research capabilities

Negative

• Relatively small funding amount compared to project scope
• Research outcomes and implementation timeline remain uncertain

• After having received funding from EIT Raw Materials, a body of the European Union, the Federal Ministry for Research, Technology and Space has selected Rock Tech for funding in the lithium field.
• Rock Tech will collaborate with research partners from RWTH Aachen University (Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen), one of Europe's leading technical universities, especially renowned for its strong competencies in engineering and applied sciences.

TORONTO, Aug. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Rock Tech Lithium Inc. (TSXV: RCK) (OTCQX: RCKTF) (FWB: RJIB) (WKN: A1XF0V) (the "Company" or "Rock Tech") is pleased to announce that it has been awarded funding from the Bundesministerium für Forschung, Technologie und Raumfahrt (Federal Ministry for Research, Technology and Space) for the project "ELiSePro – Efficient Lithium Recovery Using Selective Processes". The aim of this initiative is to further increase lithium yield in our converter process at the Guben site, making a significant contribution to Germany's raw material independence.

The project will be implemented in collaboration with RWTH Aachen University, highlighting the strong partnership between industry and leading academic research in Germany. The total funding amount is approximately 250,000 Euros.

As part of the project, various state-of-the-art ion separation methods (including nanofiltration, capacitive deionization, and lithium-ion sieves) will be systematically compared to minimize lithium losses in the process. The results will be evaluated based on economic and technological criteria and are intended for direct industrial application in our Guben converter in order to increase our recovery. Innovative findings will also be published in scientific journals and be patented. 

"This funding supports the technological advancement of the German and European battery industry – and even it's a relatively small amount, it's an important step towards building additional know-how for strengthening security of supply for critical raw materials and building sustainable value chains in Europe" says Mirco Wojnarowicz, CEO of Rock Tech.

In the past few months, Rock Tech has received funding from several public sources, to become a technological leader in lithium processing. This new funding underlines the strategic relevance of Rock Tech and its projects in Canada and Germany, the latter one of which was selected as strategic project under the EU Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA). After having granted funding from EIT RawMaterials under the prestigious KAVA (Knowledge and Innovation Activities) grant program (800,000 Euros) as well as from Ontario's Critical Minerals Innovation Fund (CMIF) to advance lithium ore sorting technologies (388,000 CAD), this new funding is the third program to position Rock Tech as strategic relevant player in the lithium industry.

On behalf of the Company,
Mirco Wojnarowicz
CEO

ABOUT ROCK TECH
Rock Tech's vision is to supply the electric vehicle and battery industry with sustainable, locally produced lithium, targeting a 100% recycling rate. To ensure resilient supply chains, the company plans to build lithium converters at the doorstep of its customers, beginning with the Company's proposed Lithium Hydroxide Converter in Guben, Brandenburg, Germany. The second Converter is planned to be built in, Ontario, Canada. Rock Tech Lithium plans to source raw material from its own Georgia Lake spodumene project in the Thunder Bay Mining District of Ontario, Canada, and procure from other ESG-compliant mines. Ultimately, Rock Tech's goal is to create a closed-loop lithium production system. Rock Tech has gathered one of the strongest teams in the industry to close the most pressing gap in the clean mobility story. The Company has adopted strict environmental, social and governance standards and is developing a proprietary refining process to increase efficiency and sustainability further.

Rock Tech Lithium Inc, 2700-40 Temperance Street, Toronto ON M5H 0B4 CAN.

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FAQ

What is the value of Rock Tech's (RCKTF) new German government funding?

Rock Tech received 250,000 Euros from Germany's Federal Ministry for Research, Technology and Space for the ELiSePro project focused on efficient lithium recovery.

How much total funding has Rock Tech Lithium received recently?

Rock Tech has received 250,000 Euros from the German government, 800,000 Euros from EIT RawMaterials, and 388,000 CAD from Ontario's Critical Minerals Innovation Fund.

What is the purpose of Rock Tech's ELiSePro project?

The ELiSePro project aims to increase lithium yield in Rock Tech's converter process at the Guben site through various ion separation methods, contributing to Germany's raw material independence.

Who is Rock Tech collaborating with for the ELiSePro project?

Rock Tech is collaborating with RWTH Aachen University, one of Europe's leading technical universities, known for its engineering and applied sciences expertise.

What is Rock Tech's strategic importance in the EU?

Rock Tech's Guben project has been designated as strategic under the EU Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA), highlighting its importance in European battery supply chains.