UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of February 2026
Commission File Number: 001-41356
Electra Battery Materials Corporation
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
133 Richmond St W, Suite 602
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
M5H 2L3
(416) 900-3891
(Address of principal executive office)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F [ X ] Form 40-F [ ]
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, thereunto duly authorized.
EXHIBIT
99.1
Electra
to Participate in Industry Conferences Focused on Critical Minerals Supply Security
TORONTO, Feb. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Electra Battery Materials Corporation
(NASDAQ: ELBM; TSX-V: ELBM) (“Electra” or the “Company”), a leader in advancing North America’s
critical minerals processing, is pleased to announce that members of its executive leadership team will be participating in several
key global mining, battery materials, and investment conferences in the coming weeks.
Electra’s
participation in these events supports the execution of the Company’s strategy to onshore
North American critical minerals refining and strengthen relationships with business partners,
policymakers and the investor community.
Upcoming
Engagements:
- Investing
in African Mining, Indaba – February 9-12
Electra’s leadership team will attend
Mining Indaba 2026, one of the world’s premier forums for global mining investment
and policy dialogue. The Company’s participation will include discussions related to
future cobalt hydroxide feed supply for its North American refinery, including contractual
arrangements targeting initial deliveries beginning in 2027. These discussions are timely
in light of ongoing U.S. government initiatives aimed at securing reliable access to cobalt
supply from the Democratic Republic of Congo and other allied jurisdictions.
- Project
Blue Critical Materials Conference: EV & Battery 2026 – February 24-25
On February
24, Electra’s VP, Commercial, Michael Insulan, will join other industry leaders for
a panel discussion addressing cobalt supply risk, including export restrictions from the
Democratic Republic of Congo and their impact on pricing, sourcing, and long-term supply
security. The discussion will highlight industry efforts to reduce geopolitical exposure
by advancing domestic and allied-nation critical minerals processing.
- BMO
Capital Markets - 34th Annual Global Metals, Mining & Critical Minerals Conference –
February 23-26
The BMO Global Metals, Mining and Critical Minerals Conference is one of
the world’s leading investor-focused forums for the global mining and critical materials
sector. During the conference, Electra CEO Trent Mell will participate in one-on-one meetings
with current and prospective institutional investors, as well as industry stakeholders, to
discuss the Company’s strategy and recent progress.
- PDAC
2026 Convention – March 1-4
The 2026 PDAC Convention will once again take place
in Toronto, bringing together global participants from across the mineral exploration, metals,
and mining industries. Members of Electra’s leadership team will be in Toronto during
PDAC week and expect to meet with government and industry participants for discussions on
supporting the long-term supply of critical minerals in North America.
- 13th
Tokyo Battery Summit – Critical Minerals & Economic Security – March 17-18
VP,
Commercial, Michael Insulan, will present at a forum centered on critical materials and the
battery industry, highlighting North American resource policy, economic security, and supply-chain
resilience across battery materials, rare earths, and recycling.
Through
participation in these strategic industry forums, Electra continues to strengthen relationships,
share market insights, and advance discussions critical to building resilient, North American-based
critical minerals supply chains.
Corporate
Update
The
Company also announces its continued engagement with Epstein Research, a research and analysis
firm owned by Peter Epstein, based in Upper Saddle River, NJ and active in the metals and
mining industry. Epstein Research increases awareness of the Company through social media
platforms, and produces management interviews and written, visual and video content. The
extended engagement commenced on February 1, 2026, for a period of three months, subject
to extension, during which time Epstein Research will be paid an aggregate of US$7,500 for
the three-month term, representing a monthly cash fee of US$2,500, which shall continue monthly
thereafter. The Company is at arms-length from Epstein Research, and Peter Epstein, and the
compensation paid to Epstein Research does not include any securities of the Company.
About
Electra Battery Materials
Electra
is a leader in advancing North America’s critical minerals supply chain for lithium-ion
batteries. The Company’s primary focus is constructing North America’s only cobalt
sulfate refinery, as part of a phased strategy to onshore critical minerals refining and
reduce reliance on foreign supply chains. In addition to the Refinery, Electra holds a significant
land package in Idaho’s Cobalt Belt, including its Iron Creek project and surrounding
properties, positioning the Company as a potential cornerstone for North American cobalt
and copper production.
Electra
is also advancing black mass recycling opportunities to recover critical materials from end-of-life
batteries, while continuing to evaluate growth opportunities in nickel refining and other
downstream battery materials. For more information, please visit www.ElectraBMC.com.
Contact
Heather
Smiles
Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate Development
Electra Battery
Materials
info@ElectraBMC.com
1.416.900.3891
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the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in
policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy
of this release.
Cautionary
Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This news release may contain forward-looking
statements and forward-looking information (together, “forward-looking statements”)
within the meaning of applicable securities laws and the United States Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical facts,
are forward-looking statements. Generally, forward-looking statements can be identified by
the use of terminology such as “plans”, “expects”, “estimates”,
“intends”, “anticipates”, “believes” or variations of
such words, or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”,
“would”, “might”, “occur” or “be achieved”.
Forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions, and involve risks, uncertainties
and other factors that could cause actual results, performance, and opportunities to differ
materially from those implied by such forward-looking statements. Among the bases for assumptions
with respect to the potential for additional government funding are discussions and indications
of support from government actors based on certain milestones being achieved. Factors that
could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements are
set forth in the management discussion and analysis and other disclosures of risk factors
for Electra Battery Materials Corporation, filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.com and with
EDGAR at www.sec.gov. Other factors that could lead actual results to differ materially include
changes with respect to government or investor expectations or actions as compared to communicated
intentions, and general macroeconomic and other trends that can affect levels of government
or private investment. Although the Company believes that the information and assumptions
used in preparing the forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not
be placed on these statements, which only apply as of the date of this news release, and
no assurance can be given that such events will occur in the disclosed times frames or at
all. Except where required by applicable law, the Company disclaims any intention or obligation
to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information,
future events or otherwise.
