---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001493152-26-045363"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "ABAT"
cik: "0001576873"
company_name: "AMERICAN BATTERY TECHNOLOGY Co"
filed_at: "2026-10-01T20:45:30+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-10-12T14:25:33.424384+00:00"
event_type: "regulatory"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# ABAT gets BIS license to export up to $100M of recycled black mass critical minerals

## Summary
- 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.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001493152-26-045363
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: ABAT
- cik: 0001576873
- company_name: AMERICAN BATTERY TECHNOLOGY Co
- filed_at: 2026-10-01T20:45:30+00:00
- event_type: regulatory
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1576873/000149315226045363/0001493152-26-045363-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1576873/000149315226045363/form8-k.htm

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