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American Battery Materials, Inc. (OTC: BLTH) (“ABM”, the “Company”), an environmentally responsible minerals exploration and development company focused on direct lithium extraction (“DLE”) and other critical minerals, today announced the appointment of Chris McClanahan to its Advisory Board.

Mr. McClanahan brings extensive experience in the Oilfield Service industry that spans 30 plus years. Mr. McClanahan is currently President and CEO of Coastal Drilling Company, LLC, and formerly CEO and Chairman of Iron Horse Tools, LLC, operating in Texas and Louisiana.

David Graber, ABM’s CEO, noted, “Chris has been an investor in our company since 2019. Having drilled thousands of wells for his own business, he is a perfect addition to ABM’s Advisory Board as we await the appropriate permitting to begin the process of further advancing ABM’s asset in Southern Utah.

Chris McClanahan stated, “I have been observing the emergence of Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) relating to mineral rich brines in the Oil and Gas industry, as defined by Exxon’s announcement into the field. The US needs to get behind a reliable domestic supply chain for critical minerals”.

About American Battery Materials, Inc.

American Battery Materials, Inc. (OTC: BLTH) is a U.S.-based environmentally responsible critical minerals extraction 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. For more information, visit www.americanbatterymaterials.com.

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