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accession: "0001437749-25-034449"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "AQMS"
cik: "0001621832"
company_name: "Aqua Metals, Inc."
filed_at: "2025-11-12T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T21:13:31.370738+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.7
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confidence: "medium"
source: SEC EDGAR
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# Aqua Metals raises $17.1M, advances LFP recycling and strategic partnerships in Q3 2025 update

## Summary
- Raised $4.1M in Q3 plus $13M from institutional investor in October, extending runway.
- Processed 1 metric ton of LFP cathode scrap into battery-grade lithium carbonate.
- Signed LOI with Westwin Elements for potential 500–1,000 MT recycled nickel carbonate annually (~$12M contract value).
- Signed two MOUs with MOBY Robotics and Impossible Metals for deep-sea mineral refining.
- Regained compliance with NASDAQ minimum bid requirement.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001437749-25-034449
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: AQMS
- cik: 0001621832
- company_name: Aqua Metals, Inc.
- filed_at: 2025-11-12T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.7
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
- confidence: medium
- sec_items: 2.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1621832/000143774925034449/0001437749-25-034449-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1621832/000143774925034449/aqms20250821_8k.htm

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