Flores said the company is seeking to build a domestic, lower-cost and environmentally responsible supply chain for battery metals, including lithium, nickel, cobalt and manganese. He cited supply-security concerns, logistics costs and environmental risks associated with overseas sourcing as major challenges for the U.S. battery industry. Get ABAT alerts: American Battery Technology NASDAQ: ABAT is advancing a U.S.-based battery-materials strategy built around lithium-ion battery recycling and the developme ...