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Aqua Metals Q1 2026 Earnings: Pushing Ahead with Lithium Battery Recycling

Aqua Metals has released their first quarter earnings for 2026, focusing on commercializing their AquaRefining technology for lithium battery recycling. Theyre narrowing down sites for their first full-scale U.S. plant, aiming for locations with easy access to old batteries, solid logistics, and potential partners. Despite the battery industrys downturn, Aqua Metals remained resilient, keeping their Reno demo plant operational and proving the techs versatility on different battery types. The company cut operating costs, posting a net loss of just $4 million, down from $8.3 million last year, and ending with $6.8 million in cash. While they backed out of buying Lion Energy, theyre still pursuing energy storage partnerships. Expect site announcements, tech validation, and revenue-securing deals in the near future, as Aqua Metals clean process could revolutionize North Americas battery recycling landscape.

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