---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001493152-24-003164"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "ABAT"
cik: "0001576873"
company_name: "AMERICAN BATTERY TECHNOLOGY Co"
filed_at: "2024-01-22T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-06T20:39:10.511972+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# ABTC increases Tonopah Flats lithium resource 17% to 21.15Mt LHM; 54% now measured or indicated

## Summary
- Total resource now 21.15M tons lithium hydroxide monohydrate, up 17% from prior estimate.
- 54% of resource classified as measured or indicated, up from inferred, increasing confidence.
- Updated economic model shows $4.41B NPV (10% discount), 65.8% IRR, 2.4-year payback.
- Resource remains open to south, southwest, and at depth for further expansion.
- Next steps include pre-feasibility study and commissioning of integrated pilot refinery.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001493152-24-003164
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: ABAT
- cik: 0001576873
- company_name: AMERICAN BATTERY TECHNOLOGY Co
- filed_at: 2024-01-22T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1576873/000149315224003164/0001493152-24-003164-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1576873/000149315224003164/form8-k.htm

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