[8-K] AMERICAN BATTERY TECHNOLOGY Co Reports Material Event

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American Battery Technology Company reported the completion of an S‑K 1300 Technical Report and Preliminary Feasibility Study (PFS) for its Tonopah Flats Lithium Project. The PFS, effective September 4, 2025, discloses mineral reserves and mineral resources and includes an economic assessment prepared by qualified persons from Barr Engineering, Woods Process Services, and Dahrouge Geologic Consulting.

The company furnished the full PFS as Exhibit 96.1 and a related press release as Exhibit 99.1, along with qualified person consents (Exhibits 23.1–23.3).

Insights

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PFS filed under S‑K 1300; formalizes reserves/resources disclosure.

ABAT announced completion of an S‑K 1300‑compliant PFS for Tonopah Flats, with an effective date of September 4, 2025. The study includes mineral reserves, mineral resources, and an economic assessment prepared by independent qualified persons.

This elevates the project’s technical disclosure to a standardized framework but does not, by itself, indicate financing or construction decisions. The exhibits list the full PFS (Exhibit 96.1) and press release (Exhibit 99.1).

Investor takeaways depend on the detailed metrics inside Exhibit 96.1; those specifics are not included in the provided excerpt.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 16, 2025

AMERICAN BATTERY TECHNOLOGY COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada		001-41811		33-1227980
(State or other jurisdiction of		(Commission		(IRS Employer
incorporation or organization)		File No.)		Identification Number)

100 Washington Street, Suite 100 Reno, NV		89503
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

(775) 473-4744

(Registrant’s telephone number including area code)

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock, $0.001 par value		ABAT		The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On October 16, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing the completion of the S-K 1300 Technical Report and Preliminary Feasibility Study (the “PFS”) disclosing mineral reserves and mineral resources, including economic assessment, for the Tonopah Flats Lithium Project. The PFS was completed by Daniel R. Palo, qualified person on behalf of Barr Engineering Co., Jeffrey Woods, qualified person on behalf of Woods Process Services, LLC, and Jacob Anderson, qualified person on behalf of Dahrouge Geologic Consulting Ltd., in compliance with Item 1300 of Regulation S-K and with an effective date of September 4, 2025.

A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference. The PFS is filed as Exhibit 96.1 and the qualified person consents are filed as Exhibits 23.1 through 23.3 to this Form 8-K, each of which are incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.		Description
23.1		Consent of Daniel R. Palo.
23.2		Consent of Jeffrey Woods.
23.3		Consent of Jacob Anderson.
96.1		S-K 1300 Technical Report and Preliminary Feasibility Study, effective as of September 4, 2025.
99.1		Press Release, dated October 16, 2025.
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	AMERICAN BATTERY TECHNOLOGY COMPANY
Date: October 16, 2025	By:	/s/ Ryan Melsert
		Ryan Melsert
		Chief Executive Officer

FAQ

What did ABAT (ABAT) announce in this 8‑K?

The company completed an S‑K 1300 Technical Report and Preliminary Feasibility Study for the Tonopah Flats Lithium Project, disclosing mineral reserves and resources with an economic assessment.

Which project is covered by ABAT’s new PFS?

The PFS covers the Tonopah Flats Lithium Project.

Who prepared the PFS for ABAT?

Qualified persons: Daniel R. Palo (Barr Engineering Co.), Jeffrey Woods (Woods Process Services, LLC), and Jacob Anderson (Dahrouge Geologic Consulting Ltd.).

What is the effective date of ABAT’s PFS?

The effective date is September 4, 2025.

Is the PFS compliant with Regulation S‑K 1300?

Yes. It was prepared in compliance with Item 1300 of Regulation S‑K.

Where can investors find the full study and press release?

The PFS is filed as Exhibit 96.1 and the press release as Exhibit 99.1. Consents are Exhibits 23.1–23.3.