Ahead of expectations. LiNiCo Corporation, of which Comstock owns 90%, was issued an operating permit by the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection. The permit authorizes LiNiCo to conduct lithium-ion battery (LIB) recycling and related operations at its 137,000 square foot battery metal recycling facility in the Tahoe Reno Industrial (TRI) Center in Nevada. Previously, management anticipated receipt of the operating permit during the fourth quarter of 2022 and still expects to complete filings for modified air quality permits in the third quarter with approval expected during the second quarter of 2023.Battery grade lithium production expected in the third quarter 2023. The operating permit is based on the first phase of LiNiCo’s advanced new LIB recycling technologies, including crushing, separating, lithium extraction, and precursor cathode active products. LiNiCo is building a commercial scale pilot facility for installation at the TRI facility with commencement of operations expected in mid-2023. Lithium extraction is planned for the third quarter of 2023. Read More >>