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accession: "0001213900-24-097900"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "EMAT"
cik: "0001866226"
company_name: "Evolution Metals & Technologies Corp."
filed_at: "2024-11-14T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-30T00:37:48.377232+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# WTMA files S-4 for merger with Evolution Metals; discloses class action lawsuit against CMR over fire

## Summary
- Amended merger agreement with Evolution Metals; WTMA to become Evolution Metals & Technologies Corp.
- S-4 registration statement filed with SEC on Nov 12, 2024; proxy/prospectus to be mailed to stockholders.
- Class action filed (Weise v. CMR) over Oct 30 fire at CMR recycling facility; CMR says claims are meritless.
- Five operating companies acquired: CMR, KCM, KMMI, NS World, Handa Lab covering metals, magnets, and AI.
- Plans to rebuild CMR facility as world's largest Li-ion battery recycling plant with merger proceeds.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001213900-24-097900
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: EMAT
- cik: 0001866226
- company_name: Evolution Metals & Technologies Corp.
- filed_at: 2024-11-14T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1866226/000121390024097900/0001213900-24-097900-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1866226/000121390024097900/ea0221243-8k425_welsbach.htm

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