Aqua Metals (NASDAQ: AQMS) reports Q3 2025 operational and financial results

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Aqua Metals, Inc. filed a Form 8-K to report that on November 12, 2025 it issued a press release announcing its operational and financial results for the third quarter of 2025. The company is furnishing this press release as Exhibit 99.1, meaning it is provided for information rather than being treated as formally filed.

The report is signed on behalf of Aqua Metals by its Chief Financial Officer, Eric West, confirming management’s responsibility for the disclosure.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 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): November 12, 2025

AQUA METALS, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware	001-37515	47-1169572
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

5370 Kietzke Lane, Suite 201

Reno, Nevada 89511

(Address of principal executive offices)

(775) 446-4418

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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

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: Par value $.001	AQMS	Nasdaq Capital Market

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligations of the registrant under any of the following provisions.

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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).

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Item 2.02       Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On November 12, 2025 Aqua Metals, Inc. issued a press release announcing its operational and financial results for the third quarter of 2025. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference. The press release shall be deemed furnished, not filed, for purposes of this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Item 9.01       Financial Statements and Exhibits.

The following exhibits are being filed herewith:

Exhibits	Description
99.1	Press Release dated November 12, 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, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	AQUA METALS, INC.
Dated: November 12, 2025	/s/ Eric West
	Eric West
	Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did Aqua Metals (AQMS) disclose in this Form 8-K?

Aqua Metals, Inc. disclosed that it issued a press release announcing its operational and financial results for the third quarter of 2025, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.

Which period’s results are covered in Aqua Metals’ latest announcement?

The press release announced by Aqua Metals covers its operational and financial results for the third quarter of 2025.

How is the Aqua Metals (AQMS) press release included with the Form 8-K?

The press release is attached to the Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference, and is described as being furnished, not filed.

Who signed the Aqua Metals Form 8-K dated November 12, 2025?

The Form 8-K was signed on behalf of Aqua Metals, Inc. by Eric West, the company’s Chief Financial Officer.

On what date did Aqua Metals issue the Q3 2025 results press release?

Aqua Metals issued the press release announcing its third quarter 2025 results on November 12, 2025.

What exhibit numbers are included with this Aqua Metals Form 8-K?

The Form 8-K includes Exhibit 99.1, the press release dated November 12, 2025, and Exhibit 104, the cover page interactive data file.