ABTC’s core technology centers on a proprietary hydrometallurgical battery recycling process that efficiently recovers high-purity lithium, cobalt, nickel, and manganese from end-of-life batteries without high-temperature smelting. They use chemical extraction techniques to maximize material recovery while minimizing environmental impact. The company also developed advanced extraction technologies for processing lithium-bearing sedimentary resources in Nevada, producing battery-grade lithium hydroxide through eco-friendly methods. Their recycling system includes an innovative inline water treatment closed loop and a universal system capable of processing various battery types and chemistries.
ABTC produces recycled battery-grade materials including lithium hydroxide and high-purity metals recovered from lithium-ion batteries. They manufacture battery-grade lithium hydroxide from Nevada claystone deposits and operate lithium-ion battery recycling facilities, including a soon-to-be-built second plant with five times the capacity of the first, processing 100,000 tonnes annually.
In 2025, ABTC secured a $144 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to build a second lithium-ion battery recycling facility with a capacity of 100,000 tonnes per year, involving partners BASF, Siemens, Clemson University, and Argonne National Laboratory. Construction will create 1,200 construction jobs and 300 permanent operational jobs. The company also commissioned a pioneering facility for manufacturing battery-grade lithium hydroxide from Nevada claystone deposits.
ABTC received institutional investments including a $10M registered direct offering in 2024 and $50M debt financing via senior-secured convertible notes. Major shareholders include Vanguard Global Advisers LLC (3.0%), BlackRock Institutional Trust Co. NA (0.9%), and Geode Capital Management LLC (0.8%). The company has also secured over $150M in federal grants.
