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Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Aqua Metals Pioneers Domestic LFP Recycling with Breakthrough Bench-Scale Testing
LFP Integration Doubles Lithium Production Potential for Multi-Chemistry Battery Recycling at ARC Facilities RENO, Nev., April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aqua Metals (NASDAQ: AQMS), a pioneer in sustainable lithium battery recycling, today announced the successful completion of bench-scale testing and engineering analysis for a novel process to recycle lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery materials. This milestone highlights Aqua Metals' proven ability to rapidly adapt its technology to market needs, reinforcing its position as a leader in building a resilient, circular battery supply chain that retains critical mineral processing within the United States. LFP batteries are rapidly becoming the dominant chemistry for electric vehicles and stationary storage due to their lower cost and safety advantages. However, their widespread adoption presents a significant recycling challenge, as iron-based cathodes with no nickel or cobalt have lower market value and global lithium prices remain suppressed. While most domestic recyclers continue to focus on higher-value chemistries, Aqua Metals is stepping ahead of the curve with a demonstrated approach to recovering lithium from LFP black mass—positioning itself as a first mover in addressing this critical and underserved segment of the U.S. battery supply chain. 'We believe this is an important step in our strategy to develop the most adaptable and scalable lithium battery recycling platform in the industry,' said Steve Cotton, President and CEO of Aqua Metals. 'Our ability to integrate LFP recovery into our existing plans demonstrates how we can evolve with market needs while maintaining a focus on efficiency, sustainability, and long-term impact.' The Company's engineering and technoeconomic analysis shows that the LFP recycling process can be integrated into the planned Sierra ARC facility and/or any ARC facility with an incremental capital expense of 25 to 30% and without the need to expand the facility's proposed physical footprint. The Sierra ARC is currently designed to process approximately 7,500 tonnes per year of NMC-type (nickel-manganese-cobalt) black mass. With the addition of LFP capabilities, the campus could process an additional 7,500 tonnes of LFP feedstock annually—potentially doubling its total feedstock throughput and importantly, doubling total lithium carbonate output to approximately 2,700 tonnes per year. Upon commissioning, this commercial-scale operation would increase the total current U.S. lithium production by more than 50% annually, making Aqua Metals one of the largest producers of domestic battery grade lithium carbonate. 'Recycling LFP batteries has posed a major technical hurdle for the industry due to its unique chemistry and limited market value,' said Ben Taecker, Chief Engineering and Operating Officer at Aqua Metals. 'This milestone demonstrates how adaptable our technology platform is — and positions Aqua Metals at the forefront of building the next generation of clean, scalable recycling solutions for the evolving battery landscape in North America.' With this advancement, Aqua Metals is positioning itself to meet the growing need for LFP recycling, ensuring that valuable lithium remains in the domestic supply chain and supporting U.S. leadership in clean energy and advanced manufacturing. About Aqua Metals Aqua Metals, Inc. (NASDAQ: AQMS) is reinventing metals recycling with its patented AquaRefining™ technology. The Company is pioneering a sustainable recycling solution for materials strategic to energy storage and electric vehicle manufacturing supply chains. AquaRefining™ is a low-emissions, closed-loop recycling technology that replaces polluting furnaces and hazardous chemicals with electricity-powered electroplating to recover valuable metals and materials from spent batteries with higher purity, lower emissions, and minimal waste. Aqua Metals is based in Reno, NV and operates the first sustainable lithium battery recycling facility at the Company's Innovation Center in the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center. To learn more, please visit Aqua Metals Social Media Aqua Metals has used, and intends to continue using, its investor relations website ( in addition to its X, Threads, LinkedIn and YouTube accounts at (@AquaMetalsInc), (@aquametalsinc), and respectively, as means of disclosing material non-public information and for complying with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Safe Harbor This press release contains forward-looking statements concerning Aqua Metals, Inc. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, our plans, objectives, expectations, and intentions and other statements that contain words such as "expects," "contemplates," "anticipates," "plans," "intends," "believes", "estimates", "potential" and variations of such words or similar expressions that convey the uncertainty of future events or outcomes, or that do not relate to historical matters. The forward-looking statements in this press release include our expectations for our advancement of our LFP recycling process, including the expected benefits of such process.. Those forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, including, but not limited to, the risk that (1) we have not commenced the commercial production of recycled black mass using our LFP recycling process or otherwise; (2) there can be no assurance we will be able to realize the expected benefits of our LFP recycling process once we commence commercial recycling; (3) the risk we may not be able to successfully acquire the funding necessary to develop our Sierra ARC facility required to commence commercial recycling; (4) even if we are to able acquire the necessary funding, the risk we may not be able to successfully develop the Sierra ARC facility or realize the expected benefits from such facility; (5) the risk that we may not be able to acquire the funding necessary to maintain our current level of operations; and (6) those risks disclosed in the section "Risk Factors" included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 31, 2025. Aqua Metals cautions readers not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake and specifically disclaims any obligation to update or revise such statements to reflect on new circumstances or unanticipated events as they occur, except as required by law. Contact Information Investor RelationsBob Meyers & Rob FinkFNK IR646-878-9204aqms@ MediaDavid ReganAqua in to access your portfolio
Associated Press
24-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
ARC Facilities Unveils Partner Program to Expand Facility Management Industry Reach
Empowering partners with mobile-first solutions to accelerate access to critical building information, enhance operations, and unlock new revenue opportunities - Learn more at NFMT Baltimore. SAN RAMON, CA / ACCESS Newswire / March 24, 2025 / ARC Facilities today announced the launch of its new Partner Program, equipping partners with cutting-edge facility management technology while unlocking new revenue opportunities. As a leader in mobile-first facility management solutions, ARC Facilities is transforming the built environment by providing facility teams with instant access to critical building information through an intuitive app. 'We're thrilled to launch our channel partner program, creating new opportunities to collaborate with industry leaders and expand our reach,' said Danny Shea, Vice President of Sales, ARC Facilities. 'This initiative will empower partners to provide their clients with instant access to a master set of critical building information, ensuring faster decision-making and streamlining facility operations. We're eager to grow together and drive meaningful impact in the industry.' Facilities professionals attending NFMT Baltimore will have the opportunity to learn about the Partner Program firsthand. Visit ARC Facilities at Booth #1014 to discover how to become a partner, experience a live demo of the cutting-edge mobile platform, and explore new revenue opportunities. Empowering Facilities Teams, Growing Business Together Facilities professionals are in constant need of fast, seamless access to critical building information to mitigate the risk of emergencies, capture valuable institutional knowledge, and facilitate productive communication and collaboration between departments. With the ARC Facilities game-changing mobile platform, partners can help their customers to eliminate inefficiencies, enhance safety, and help teams work with confidence. The new channel partner program enables partners to support these professionals while benefiting from attractive revenue opportunities and robust support from ARC Facilities. Learn about the channel partner program here. Partnering with ARC Facilities Participants in the ARC Facilities Partner Program will gain access to a range of benefits, including: Competitive Margins - An attractive revenue share for every deal closed. Innovative Technology - A mobile-first platform powered by AI that simplifies facilities management. Easy Start-Up - Quick onboarding and ready-to-use resources. Ongoing Support - Marketing collateral, demo accounts, and a dedicated partner contact to accelerate success. Who Should Join? The ARC Facilities Partner Program is ideal for independent consultants and solutions providers looking to add value to their portfolios. Partners who are passionate about helping facilities teams modernize their operations and drive industry innovation will find this program to be a perfect fit. About ARC Facilities ARC Facilities, an entity of ARC Document Solutions, delivers smart building technology that helps organizations protect revenue, mitigate risk, and ensure business continuity by providing instant, mobile access to critical building information. A user-friendly app streamlines access to as-builts, emergency plans, O&Ms, and compliance documents, eliminating wasted time searching through paper or outdated files. With remote troubleshooting and rapid response capabilities, facilities teams can prevent minor issues from becoming major disruptions, safeguard operations, and enhance efficiency. To learn more, visit 617-571-6980
