Electra to spotlight Ontario cobalt refinery in Sept

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Electra Battery Materials Corp (ELBM) reports that its leadership team will participate in several September 2026 investor and industry conferences as it advances construction of its Ontario cobalt sulfate refinery and broader North American critical minerals strategy.

Executives plan meetings at the H.C. Wainwright 28th Annual Global Investment Conference from September 14–16 and the Precious Metals Summit Beaver Creek from September 22–25, as well as closed-door government and policy sessions focused on critical minerals and supply-chain resilience. The company highlights its focus on building North America’s only cobalt sulfate refinery, its Idaho Cobalt Belt land package including the Iron Creek project, and initiatives in black mass recycling and potential nickel refining and other downstream battery materials.

Filing Explained

This September 3 Form 6-K furnishes Electra’s September conference release and incorporates it into the company’s Form S-8 and two amended Form F-3 registration statements; that filing action updates those registration records but does not itself state that securities were offered or sold.

Key Figures

H.C. Wainwright conference dates: September 14–16, 2026 Precious Metals Summit dates: September 22–25, 2026 Cobalt sulfate refinery location: Ontario, Canada +1 more

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H.C. Wainwright conference dates September 14–16, 2026 Electra CFO and VP External Affairs to meet investors and industry participants

Precious Metals Summit dates September 22–25, 2026 Electra CEO and CFO to meet institutional investors and potential commercial relationships

Cobalt sulfate refinery location Ontario, Canada Site of what Electra describes as North America’s only cobalt sulfate refinery under construction

Corporate phone number 1-416-900-3891 Electra Battery Materials contact number provided for inquiries

Key Terms

cobalt sulfate refinery, critical minerals supply chain, black mass recycling, downstream battery materials, +1 more

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cobalt sulfate refinery technical

"advance construction of its Ontario cobalt sulfate refinery"

A cobalt sulfate refinery is an industrial plant that converts raw cobalt-bearing ore or intermediates into cobalt sulfate, a purified chemical used mainly in rechargeable battery cathodes and other industrial applications. For investors, the facility is a key link in the supply chain: its output and operating costs influence availability, price stability and profit margins for companies that make batteries or rely on cobalt, much like a flour mill affects the cost and supply of baked goods.

critical minerals supply chain technical

"advancing North America’s critical minerals supply chain for lithium-ion batteries"

The critical minerals supply chain is the network of mines, processors, transport, manufacturers and recyclers that produce and deliver minerals considered essential for technologies like batteries, electronics and clean energy. Investors care because bottlenecks, geopolitical shifts, environmental rules or trade disruptions anywhere along that chain can raise costs, delay projects or change which companies and regions profit—much like a broken delivery route can halt a restaurant’s ability to serve popular dishes.

black mass recycling technical

"advancing black mass recycling opportunities to recover critical materials"

Black mass recycling is the process of recovering the dark, powdery mix of shredded battery materials—mainly lithium, nickel, cobalt and other metals—produced when used lithium‑ion batteries are broken down. For investors, it matters because turning that “battery dust” back into usable metals reduces reliance on raw mining, cuts costs and supports supply chains for electric vehicles and electronics, similar to how melting down scrap metal feeds a factory without buying new ore.

downstream battery materials technical

"evaluate growth opportunities in nickel refining and other downstream battery materials"

supply-chain resilience technical

"sessions focused on critical minerals, supply-chain resilience and opportunities"

Supply-chain resilience is a company’s ability to keep getting materials, making products, and delivering goods even when things go wrong — for example, supplier failures, factory shutdowns, or transport delays. Like having alternate roads and spare tires for a long trip, resilient supply chains reduce the chance of lost sales, surprise costs, and reputational damage, so investors can better judge a company’s reliability, earnings stability, and downside risk.

FAQ

What is Electra Battery Materials (ELBM) announcing in this Form 6-K?

Electra Battery Materials is announcing its September 2026 schedule of investor, industry, and government policy engagements, where executives will discuss progress on its Ontario cobalt sulfate refinery and its broader North American critical minerals strategy.

Which investor conferences will ELBM attend in September 2026?

Electra will attend the H.C. Wainwright 28th Annual Global Investment Conference from September 14–16 and the Precious Metals Summit Beaver Creek from September 22–25, holding meetings with investors, industry participants, and potential commercial relationships.

What is the main project Electra Battery Materials (ELBM) is focusing on?

Electra’s primary focus is constructing North America’s only cobalt sulfate refinery in Ontario, as part of a phased strategy to onshore critical minerals refining and reduce reliance on foreign supply chains for lithium-ion battery materials.

What other assets does ELBM highlight besides the Ontario refinery?

Electra highlights a significant land package in Idaho’s Cobalt Belt, including the Iron Creek project and surrounding properties, positioning it as a potential cornerstone for North American cobalt and copper production, along with initiatives in black mass recycling and potential nickel refining.

How does ELBM plan to engage with governments and policymakers?

Electra plans to join closed-door government and policy sessions focused on critical minerals, supply-chain resilience, and North American processing capacity, aiming to broaden relationships with government and help shape policies for the region’s critical minerals supply chain.

Does this ELBM Form 6-K include new financial results or earnings data?

No. This report focuses on upcoming investor and policy engagements and Electra’s strategic positioning in critical minerals processing; it does not present new financial results or earnings data.

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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 September 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, M5H 2L3 Canada
(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 [   ] 

Incorporation by Reference

The information contained in this Report on Form 6-K (this “Form 6-K”) and Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 herewith are hereby incorporated by reference as an exhibit to (i) the Registration Statement on Form S-8 (File No. 333-264589), (ii) the Registration Statement on Form F-3, as amended (File No. 333-288364) and (iii) the Registration Statement on Form F-3, as amended (File No. 333-291766) of Electra Battery Materials Corporation (the “Company”).

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number		Description
99.1		Press Release dated September 3, 2026

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, thereunto duly authorized.

		Electra Battery Materials Corporation
		(Registrant)
Date: September 3, 2026		/s/ Trent Mell
		Trent Mell
		Chief Executive Officer and Director

EXHIBIT 99.1

Electra to Showcase Growing North American Critical Minerals Platform at September Investor and Industry Conferences

TORONTO, Sept. 03, 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, today announced is upcoming schedule of investor and industry engagement for September as the Company continues to advance construction of its Ontario cobalt sulfate refinery and its broader North American critical minerals strategy.

Members of Electra’s executive leadership team will participate in leading industry and investment conferences across North America, complemented by select investor and strategic meetings.

These engagements provide Electra with an opportunity to connect directly with current and prospective investors, strategic partners and industry participants while highlighting progress at its Ontario cobalt sulfate refinery and the Company’s broader North American critical minerals strategy.

September Engagements:

• H.C. Wainwright 28th Annual Global Investment Conference – September 14-16 
  Electra CFO Peter Rawlins and Vice President, External Affairs & Corporate Development Heather Smiles will meet with investors and industry participants to discuss the Company’s progress, capital markets priorities and the future development plans for Electra’s North American critical minerals platform.
  
  
• Precious Metals Summit Beaver Creek – September 22-25
  Electra CEO Trent Mell and CFO Peter Rawlins will meet with institutional investors, industry participants and potential commercial relationships to discuss the Company’s progress in Ontario and its broader U.S. growth strategy, including Electra’s vision to expand its critical minerals processing footprint and help strengthen North American supply chains.
  
  

In addition to these industry and investor events, Electra will participate in a number of closed-door government and policy sessions in the coming weeks focused on critical minerals, supply-chain resilience and opportunities to strengthen North American processing capacity.

Through these forums, Electra intends to broaden its relationships with investor, industry and government, engage in policy discussions shaping North America’s critical minerals supply chain, and advance its goal of becoming a key North American processor of critical minerals.

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, External Affairs & Corporate Development
Electra Battery Materials
info@ElectraBMC.com
1.416.900.3891

Neither 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. 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.

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