• Itronics shifted its Reno operations to process alkaline battery “black mass” into critical minerals, redirecting existing infrastructure previously used for photographic liquid processing.
• Initial throughput target set at 2,000 tons per year, supported by supply agreements with two battery recyclers; industry output of the material is estimated at about 5,000 tons in 2026, projected to exceed 100,000 tons by 2030.
• Pilot-scale manganese dioxide production has started, with carbon recovery under evaluation; recovered zinc is expected to feed GOLD’n GRO fertilizer production, with remaining minerals marketed for sale.
• Fertilizer capacity expansion is tied to a shift from exclusive regional distribution to a non-exclusive model aimed at widening domestic and international reach.

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