American Battery Tech files NEPA studies, Mine Plan for lithium project

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

American Battery Technology Company announced it has submitted baseline studies under the National Environmental Policy Act and a Mine Plan of Operations for its Tonopah Flats Lithium Project. The company disclosed this via a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure). The information is furnished and not deemed “filed” under the Exchange Act, nor incorporated by reference unless expressly stated.

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Permitting & ESG Analyst

Administrative permitting step disclosed; neutral for valuation.

ABAT states it submitted NEPA baseline studies and a Mine Plan of Operations for the Tonopah Flats Lithium Project. These materials are typical inputs for environmental review and federal agency evaluation.

The disclosure is made under Item 7.01 and furnished via Exhibit 99.1, indicating informational context rather than a binding financial or operational change. No financial figures, approvals, or timelines are provided in the excerpt.

Any future impact would depend on agency reviews and subsequent milestones that may be detailed in later filings.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 7.01, 9.01

2 items

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure

Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

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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 13, 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)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On October 13, 2025, American Battery Technology Company (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that the Company submitted its baseline studies according to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as well as a Mine Plan of Operations, for its Tonopah Flats Lithium Project, which press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. The information in this Item 7.01 (including Exhibit 99.1) shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Press Release, dated October 13, 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 14, 2025	By:	/s/ Ryan Melsert
		Ryan Melsert
		Chief Executive Officer

FAQ

What did ABAT (NASDAQ: ABAT) announce in this report?

The company submitted NEPA baseline studies and a Mine Plan of Operations for its Tonopah Flats Lithium Project, as disclosed via a press release.

How was the ABAT announcement provided to investors?

Through a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).

Is the Item 7.01 information considered filed under the Exchange Act?

No. It is furnished and not deemed “filed,” nor incorporated by reference unless expressly stated.

Which project is referenced by ABAT?

The Tonopah Flats Lithium Project.

What exhibit number contains the press release?

Exhibit 99.1.

On which exchange does ABAT trade and under what symbol?

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC under the symbol ABAT.