Aqua Metals Inc
NASDAQ:AQMS
Aqua Metals Inc
Aqua Metals, Inc. engages in the production of recycled lead through a novel, proprietary and patent-pending process, called AquaRefining. The company is headquartered in Sparks, Nevada and currently employs 23 full-time employees. The company went IPO on 2015-07-31. The firm's offerings include equipment supply, services and licensing of the AquaRefining technology to recyclers across the globe. The firm's AquaRefining is a room temperature, water-based process, which delivers raw materials back into the manufacturing supply chain while reducing emissions and toxic byproducts. AquaRefining process has two key elements. The first is its use of a non-toxic solvent, which dissolves lead compounds. The second is an electro-chemical process and Aqualyzer, which converts the dissolved lead compounds into purity lead through a continuous process that is suitable for use in lead-acid battery (LAB) production. The AquaRefining process begins with the processing of crushed used batteries either in the form of paste for LAB or, in the future, black mass for lithium-ion batteries (LIB).
Aqua Metals, Inc. engages in the production of recycled lead through a novel, proprietary and patent-pending process, called AquaRefining. The company is headquartered in Sparks, Nevada and currently employs 23 full-time employees. The company went IPO on 2015-07-31. The firm's offerings include equipment supply, services and licensing of the AquaRefining technology to recyclers across the globe. The firm's AquaRefining is a room temperature, water-based process, which delivers raw materials back into the manufacturing supply chain while reducing emissions and toxic byproducts. AquaRefining process has two key elements. The first is its use of a non-toxic solvent, which dissolves lead compounds. The second is an electro-chemical process and Aqualyzer, which converts the dissolved lead compounds into purity lead through a continuous process that is suitable for use in lead-acid battery (LAB) production. The AquaRefining process begins with the processing of crushed used batteries either in the form of paste for LAB or, in the future, black mass for lithium-ion batteries (LIB).
Capital Raise: Aqua Metals proactively raised $17.1 million, greatly strengthening its balance sheet and providing multiple quarters of operational runway.
Technology Progress: The company successfully processed 1 metric ton of LFP cathode scrap, producing battery-grade lithium carbonate validated by OEMs and third parties.
Cost Discipline: Operating costs and net loss decreased year-over-year, reflecting ongoing cost control.
Commercialization Strategy: Management emphasized a disciplined, demand-driven approach to building its first commercial facility, seeking contracted demand and bankable feedstock agreements before construction.
Industry Position: Aqua Metals believes its proven technology and financial position will help it benefit from ongoing industry consolidation.
Partnership Updates: The company is seeing increased interest from commercial partners and expects to provide more business development updates as early as this quarter.
