Core Points - American Battery Technology Company (ABTC) has received a Letter of Interest (LOI) from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) for $900 million in financing to support the construction of a commercial-scale lithium mine and a lithium hydroxide refinery in Nevada [1][13][14] - The project aligns with EXIM's initiatives to promote domestic manufacturing of critical minerals and reduce reliance on foreign supply chains, particularly from China [2][14] - ABTC's lithium mine and refinery project is part of a broader U.S. government effort to increase domestic mineral production, as outlined in an Executive Order from March 2025 [3] Company Overview - ABTC is focused on commercializing technologies for primary battery minerals manufacturing and lithium-ion battery recycling [1][8] - The company has developed low-cost and low-impact technologies to extract lithium from unconventional claystone resources found in central Nevada [5][6] - ABTC has partnered with Black & Veatch for the design and construction of a 30,000 tonne per year lithium hydroxide refinery, which is based on one of the largest known lithium resources in the U.S. [4][13] Industry Context - The U.S. currently lacks large quantities of conventional lithium feedstock, which necessitates the development of alternative sources like the claystone in Nevada [5] - The demand for domestically produced lithium is critical for supporting the electric vehicle, stationary storage, and consumer electronics industries [8][6] - The EXIM Bank plays a vital role in supporting U.S. businesses by providing financing options to enhance competitiveness in global markets [9]
American Battery Technology Company Receives Letter of Interest from US EXIM Bank for $900 Million Financing for Tonopah Flats Lithium Project