Aqua Metals Reports Q1 2025 Results and Strategic Advancements

Aqua Metals Inc. ( (AQMS) ) has released its Q1 earnings. Here is a breakdown of the information Aqua Metals Inc. presented to its investors.

Aqua Metals, Inc. is a Reno-based company pioneering sustainable recycling solutions for critical materials in energy storage and electric vehicle manufacturing using its patented AquaRefining™ technology. In its first-quarter 2025 earnings report, Aqua Metals highlighted significant advancements in its product platform, including the production of nickel carbonate and mixed hydroxide precipitate, as well as breakthroughs in lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery recycling. These developments align with the company’s mission to create a resilient battery supply chain in the United States.

The company reported key financial metrics, including a net loss of $8.3 million for the quarter, compared to a $5.8 million loss in the same period last year. Aqua Metals also announced strategic site optimization by selling its Sierra ARC property, which will retire all debt and generate significant cash proceeds, reducing holding costs by approximately $100,000 per month. This move is part of a broader strategy to align capital deployment with current market conditions and explore more cost-efficient locations for future development.

Additionally, Aqua Metals is undergoing a leadership transition, with Eric West stepping in as the new Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Judd Merrill. This change is part of a planned transition to strengthen the company’s financial leadership as it moves towards commercial scale.

Looking ahead, Aqua Metals remains committed to constructing its first commercial ARC and is actively working with potential partners to determine the optimal timing and location for future developments. The company aims to continue innovating and adapting to market needs, ensuring its position as a leader in lithium battery recycling.