The National CASA/GAL Association announced the expansion of its board of trustees with five new members, including Tawanna Brown as the inaugural Joseph R. Bankoff Young Adult Trustee. The new board members bring diverse expertise from various industries and strengthen the organization's mission to advocate for children who have experienced abuse or neglect.

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The Schall Law Firm is investigating potential securities law violations by American Battery Technology Company after the Department of Energy terminated a significant grant, causing the company's stock to drop over 57%.

Battery stocks surged after China announced export controls on advanced lithium battery technologies, with investors anticipating potential supply disruptions and increased value for North American battery material producers.

China imposed new export controls on rare-earth materials, creating geopolitical tension and driving investment opportunities in non-Chinese rare earth mining and processing companies.

The global bio-based batteries market is expected to grow from $87.9 million in 2024 to $131.6 million by 2030, driven by regulatory focus on decarbonization, environmental concerns, and innovations in materials science. Key applications include medical diagnostics, wearables, and eco-electronics.

American Battery Technology Company, a battery materials company, announced a $10 million registered direct offering of its common stock and warrants to institutional investors. The offering is expected to close on December 27, 2024.

American Battery Technology Company (ABAT) secured a $144 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to build a second lithium-ion battery recycling plant, which will process 100,000 tonnes of battery materials annually and create 1,500 jobs.

American Battery Technology Company (ABTC) is partnering with the U.S. Department of Energy, Argonne National Laboratory, Stellantis, Samsung SDI America, and the Volta Foundation to develop a new U.S. energy manufacturing workforce. ABTC will support the 'Design for Recyclability' category in a collegiate and vocational engineering competition to design and build next-generation battery packs for a Stellantis electric vehicle.

As the electrification revolution accelerates, lithium — a critical raw material for batteries — stands at the forefront of the energy transition. North American lithium miners Piedmont Lithium Inc (NASDAQ:PLL), Lithium Americas Corp (NYSE:LAC), and American Battery Technology Co (NASDAQ:ABAT) are strategically positioned to benefit from this surge in demand. We look into recent insights from J.P. Morgan’s fireside chats with these companies to gauge their future prospects. Subsequently, we compare these stocks to determine which one offers greater upside potential. Here’s a quick peek into the three companies’ key metrics before we dive in: Company Market Capitalization 2023 Revenue (Annual) Piedmont Lithium Inc (NASDAQ:PLL) $296.158M $39.82M Lithium Americas Corp (NYSE:LAC) $983.780M Pre-Revenue American Battery Technology Co (NASDAQ:ABAT) $74.329M Pre-Revenue Piedmont Lithium – Bullish On Long-Term Demand Piedmont Lithium remains bullish about the long-term demand for lithium, despite current market fluctuations. CEO Keith Phillips is optimistic about North American Lithium’s (NAL) productivity trends, expecting improved efficiency and cost savings as shipments shift to North America. He sees Carolina Lithium as a key asset for the company, highlighting its ore body and low costs, and is seeking non-dilutive funding, including a DOE loan and partnerships. Despite potential delays, Phillips remains optimistic about the timeline for the Ewoyaa Project in Ghana, aiming ...Full story available on Benzinga.com

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