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ABAT gets BIS license to export up to $100M of recycled black mass critical minerals
AMERICAN BATTERY TECHNOLOGY Co
- U.S. Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security granted a DPAS license to export up to $100 million of American Battery Technology's recycled black mass.
- License follows newly enacted federal export controls on critical battery materials and supports continued sales from ABTC's Reno, Nevada recycling facility.
- ABTC cites over 400% year-over-year revenue growth in its fiscal year 2026 results and a second recycling facility backed by $150 million in U.S. DOE grants.
- Black mass contains lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese and graphite; the first commercial-scale recycling plant began operations in 2023 processing end-of-life batteries and manufacturing scrap.
- CEO Ryan Melsert said the license reflects continued U.S. government support as the company scales domestic critical mineral production.