GREENWICH, Conn., March 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — American Battery Materials, Inc. (OTC Pink: BOXS) (“ABM”, the “Company”), an environmentally responsible minerals exploration and development company focused on direct lithium extraction (“DLE”) and other critical minerals for the global energy transition, today announced the appointment of David E. Graber, the company’s Founder, as Co-Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of its Board of Directors, alongside CEO Sebastian Lux, effective immediately.
Mr. Lux commented: “We have made tremendous progress on the operational side of our business by acquiring proven assets and initiating exploration efforts. We believe there exists a significant opportunity in front of us as we continue to develop our early-mover advantage and cost-effective, efficient, and environmentally friendly method of extraction. David and I share a vision of how to position ABM as a leader in the North American lithium market, and I look forward to having him more closely involved.”
“I am excited to join the management team at an inflection point for ABM,” said Mr. Graber. “Our goal of supporting the country’s urgent critical minerals needs for the ongoing energy transition will require a team as there are a broad range of responsibilities. We have a lot of work to do. Additional asset acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic partnerships for offtake are all elements of ABM’s growth and keys to value creation for our stakeholders.”
Prior to joining ABM, Mr. Graber served as Managing Principal of Cobrador Capital, LLC where he focused on Natural Resource and Consumer focused investments as well as advisory work as a principal investor and Investment Banker. Mr. Graber has held senior positions at New Century Capital Partners, Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette, and Credit Suisse First Boston. Mr. Graber holds an MBA from Columbia University and London Business School in the UK.
About American Battery Materials, Inc.
American Battery Materials, Inc., formerly BoxScore Brands, Inc. and still trading under the symbol BOXS pending processing by FINRA (OTC Pink: BOXS), is a US-based environmentally responsible critical minerals exploration and development company focused on direct lithium extraction (“DLE”) as well as other minerals for refining, processing, and distribution to support the country’s urgent critical minerals need to bolster long-term energy transition and the electrification of the US domestic and global economy.
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