项目建设进展 - 公司继续推进Sierra ARC的建设，完成了多项重要里程碑[4][5][7] - 公司计划继续推进Sierra ARC的设备安装,扩大战略合作伙伴关系,并保持试运营中心的持续运营[10] 融资情况 - 公司正在寻求融资以完成Sierra ARC的建设和投产,但由于近期锂电池原料价格下跌,贷款方暂停了融资[5] - 公司完成了730万美元的融资,反映了投资者对公司技术和业务计划的信心[9] 现金流管理 - 公司采取了一系列现金保护措施,包括裁员和资产处置,预计可维持约1年的现金流[6]

RENO, Nev., Aug. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aqua Metals, Inc. (NASDAQ:AQMS), a pioneer in sustainable lithium-ion battery recycling, today announced it will report financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024, and provide a business update after the market closes on Monday, August 5, 2024. Following the release, management will host a conference call that same day at 4:30 p.m. ET. The live conference call can be accessed at https://event.webcasts.com/aqms or from the investor relations sec ...

RENO, Nev., Aug. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aqua Metals, Inc. (NASDAQ: AQMS), a pioneer in sustainable lithium-ion battery recycling, today announced it will report financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024, and provide a business update after the market closes on Monday, August 5, 2024. Following the release, management will host a conference call that same day at 4:30 p.m. ET. The live conference call can be accessed at https://event.webcasts.com/aqms or from the investor relations se ...

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RENO, Nev., May 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aqua Metals, Inc. (NASDAQ:AQMS) ("Aqua Metals" or the "Company"), a pioneer in sustainable lithium-ion battery recycling, today announced the closing of its $8.05 million underwritten public offering of 20,125,000 shares of its common stock and non-redeemable warrants to purchase 20,125,000 shares of its common stock, including 2,625,000 shares of common stock and warrants issued pursuant to the full exercise by the underwriter of its over-allotment option. The p ...

RENO, Nev., May 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aqua Metals, Inc. (Nasdaq: AQMS) (“Aqua Metals” or the “Company”), a pioneer in sustainable lithium-ion battery recycling, today announced the closing of its $8.05 million underwritten public offering of 20,125,000 shares of its common stock and non-redeemable warrants to purchase 20,125,000 shares of its common stock, including 2,625,000 shares of common stock and warrants issued pursuant to the full exercise by the underwriter of its over-allotment option. The ...

财务数据和关键指标变化 - 公司在2024年第一季度的总资产为31.4亿美元,现金余额约8.3亿美元 [25] - 公司在2024年第一季度的营业亏损为5.8亿美元,较2023年同期的4.5亿美元增加 [28] - 公司在2024年第一季度的净亏损为5.8亿美元,较2023年同期的4.6亿美元增加 [28] - 公司在2024年第一季度的经营活动现金流出为4.3亿美元,投资活动现金流出为5.6亿美元 [29] 各条业务线数据和关键指标变化 - 公司在2024年第一季度继续验证其试点厂的运营,试点厂的目的是测试公司的锂电池回收工艺并向多个已宣布和未宣布的交易对手提供具有代表性的金属样品生产 [26] - 公司在2024年第一季度的研发成本较2023年同期增加约32% [27] - 公司在2024年第一季度的一般及行政费用与2023年同期基本持平 [27] 各个市场数据和关键指标变化 - 公司表示,随着公司进入商业和可持续生产,将成为电池、电池材料和汽车公司关闭电池循环的强大合作伙伴 [21] 公司战略和发展方向及行业竞争 - 公司采取循序渐进的方法来追求日益增长的锂离子电池回收机会,与其他试图跳跃到工业规模的公司不同 [14] - 公司与6K Energy建立了战略性的下游供应协议,这是一种首创的合作,旨在解决回收锂离子电池以支持CAM或正极活性材料制造的不断增长的需求 [15][16] - 公司的技术与6K Energy的技术相结合,提供了成本和环境优势,因为两种工艺都是电气化的,比传统的热工和湿法工艺更有效 [16] - 公司的技术可以再生和反复循环使用必要的化学品,这是其他行业参与者所没有的独特优势 [17] - 公司正在与PADNOS合作申请一项价值2亿美元以上的DOE MESC联邦补助金,用于建立国内电池供应链 [57][58] - 公司正在与Yulho Materials就许可协议进行磋商,Yulho在韩国建有8000吨黑色物质生产设施 [69] - 公司还参与了一项价值500万美元的DOE项目,与宾州州立大学合作,利用AquaRefining技术从煤和煤废料中提取和回收稀土元素和其他关键材料 [73][74] 管理层对经营环境和未来前景的评论 - 公司表示,正在采取负责任的方式谨慎管理商业规模扩张计划,这种纪律使该项目迄今保持在时间和预算之内 [18] - 公司表示,一旦全面运营,预计公司将开始在工厂层面产生现金流 [30] - 公司表示,一旦完全投入运营,其独特的技术、成本优势和卓越的环境成果将使公司在未来几个季度和几年内获得不成比例的收益 [22] 问答环节重要的提问和回答 问题1 **Michael Legg 提问** 询问公司33亿美元贷款的利率是否属于市场利率 [33] **Judd Merrill 回答** 该贷款利率属于市场利率水平,略高于公司之前预期的USDA贷款利率 [34][36] 问题2 **Sameer Joshi 提问** 询问33亿美元贷款额度是否超出了公司3000吨/年Phase 1项目的18-20亿美元资本支出预算 [47] **Judd Merrill 回答** 该33亿美元贷款额度是为了全面完成整个Phase 1项目的资本支出需求,包括之前公司已经投入的一部分资金 [48][49] 问题3 **Bob Meyers 提问** 询问公司与PADNOS的合作关系 [56] **Steve Cotton 回答** PADNOS是公司的重要合作伙伴,双方正在就一项价值2亿美元以上的DOE MESC联邦补助金进行合作申请 [57][58]

Exhibit 99.1 1 Aqua Metals Advances Circular Supply Chain Strategy with Sierra ARC Buildout, Commercial Partnerships, and $40M Capital Infusion, Reports First Quarter 2024 Results Commences $7M Equity Raise, Signs $33M Non-binding Loan Term Sheet with One of the Worlds' Largest Private Companies, Initiates Strategic Of take Agreement with 6K Energy RENO, Nev., May 15, 2024 – Aqua Metals, Inc. (NASDAQ: AQMS), a pioneer in sustainable lithium-ion battery recycling, today reported financial results and provide ...

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2024 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to . Commission file number: 001-37515 Aqua Metals, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 47-1169572 (State or other jur ...

RENO, Nev., May 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aqua Metals, Inc. (NASDAQ:AQMS), a pioneer in sustainable lithium-ion battery recycling, today announced the signing of a non-binding term sheet with one of the world's largest privately held companies for a secured credit facility of up to $33 million. This proposed strategic financial collaboration is intended to provide financing for the completion of the Phase One development of the Sierra AquaRefining Campus (ARC). Simultaneous to this development, Aqua Meta ...