Aqua Metals (NASDAQ:AQMS) and 6K Energy have signed a strategic supply agreement to create North America's first sustainable lithium battery supply chain. Aqua Metals will supply sustainably recycled battery materials to 6K Energy, which will use them to manufacture low-carbon cathode active material. This collaboration aims to support the US's efforts to expand manufacturing capabilities and establish resilient supply chains while reducing carbon emissions. The materials supplied under this agreement are estimated to be worth over $50 million annually once both companies' facilities reach capacity. The partnership also aligns with the Inflation Reduction Act, offering domestic content incentives.