Ronbay Technology and Rock Tech Lithium sign Strategic MoU on Extensive Local Battery Materials Partnership in Europe Rock Tech and Ronbay intend to build an integrated local Battery Materials Supply Chain in Europe including a potential investment
Ronbay Technology and Rock Tech Lithium sign Strategic MoU on
Extensive Local Battery Materials Partnership in Europe
Rock Tech and Ronbay intend to build an integrated local Battery Materials Supply Chain in
Europe
including a potential investment
Leading CAM producer to purchase battery-grade lithium hydroxide from Rock Tech
Rock Tech´s Guben Converter will be developed with full backing by Ronbay
Partnership will ensure Rock Tech's products meet customer needs
TORONTO
,
June 26, 2025
/CNW/ - Rock Tech Lithium Inc. (TSX-V: RCK) (OTCQX: RCKTF) (FWB: RJIB) (WKN: A1XF0V) (the "Company" or "Rock Tech"), a
German-Canadian cleantech company developing lithium refining capacity in Europe and Ronbay Technology Co., Ltd.
Ningbo, China
, ("Ronbay"), a global leader
in cathode active materials (CAM), today announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at creating a fully localized integrated
lithium-ion battery materials supply chain in
Europe
.
At the core of this strategic partnership is the long-term supply of battery-grade lithium hydroxide from Rock Tech to Ronbay's European cathode production
facilities in order to produce battery related components for European demands. Consequentially, Ronbay offers direct support, including technical resources and
potential investment, to ensure a rapid continuation of Rock Tech´s converter development in Guben,
Germany
. With Rock Tech's Guben Converter located at the
German-Polish border and Ronbay's CAM facility in
Poland
this strategic partnership covers an important part of the local battery production as
Europe
accelerates its transition to sustainable energy storage and electric mobility.
Ronbay is a multinational high-tech company in the new energy materials industry, specializing in the research, production, and sales of cathode materials for
lithium and sodium batteries. Its product portfolio includes mid- and high-nickel ternary cathode materials, lithium manganese iron phosphate (LMFP), sodium-ion
battery cathode materials, and precursor materials for cathode active materials (pCAMs). Leveraging these products, Ronbay provides high-performance
solutions to global electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage system (ESS) markets, supporting the transition toward a more sustainable energy future. As part of
its strategic international expansion, Ronbay completed the layout of the
Poland
base by acquiring a former
Johnson Matthey
cathode materials facility in Konin.
The basic infrastructures are complete, including factory buildings, laboratory buildings, and auxiliary facilities, with necessary environmental assessment
procedures in place. The phase-I project of the 25,000-ton mid-nickel/high-nickel ternary materials is progressing steadily. Equipment installation is expected to be
completed in 2025, with commercial production set to begin in 2026. This European project represents a major step in Ronbay's global strategy. By localizing
production in
Europe
, the company will strengthen its overseas sales network, expand its international customer base, and ensure faster, more flexible delivery of
key battery materials to regional clients.
"Ronbay's interest in sourcing lithium locally produced in
Europe
is a clear signal of strategic alignment. This partnership will act as a flywheel, accelerating
and amplifying our shared commitment to building a resilient battery value chain in
Europe
,"
says
Mirco Wojnarowicz
, CEO of Rock Tech Lithium.
"With
Ronbay's technical expertise and local CAM operations in
Europe
, we enhance our ability to fast-track execution and scale operations with greater efficiency."
As part of the collaboration the parties will explore several strategic initiatives:
Rock Tech will supply battery-grade lithium hydroxide from its Guben converter to Ronbay's European CAM operations, including its newly acquired plant in
Konin,
Poland
.
Ronbay will support Rock Tech by introducing experienced engineering and construction partners to facilitate the construction and ramp-up of the Guben
facility and also explore potential joint investment opportunities.
The parties will also collaborate on market development, including supporting Ronbay's European offtake commitments and customer acquisition efforts in the
battery and automotive sectors.
"Ronbay's European Project marks a pivotal step in our global strategy. Our partnership with Rock Tech will accelerate the localization of raw materials for the
project and further strengthening our presence in the European market,"
says the Head of Supply Chain at Ronbay
.
The agreement provides a framework for both companies to negotiate binding legal agreements in due course. The collaboration is grounded in principles of
mutual support, technological synergy, and a shared goal of enabling the transition to a clean energy future.
About the Guben Converter
The Guben Lithium Converter is a pioneering facility in Guben, Brandenburg,
Germany
, by the German-Canadian company Rock Tech Lithium Inc. This plant is set
to become
Europe's
first commercial lithium hydroxide refinery, aiming to produce 24,000 tonnes of battery-grade lithium hydroxide annually—enough to supply
over 500,000 electric vehicles per year.
On behalf of the Management
Mirco Wojnarowicz
CEO, Rock Tech Lithium Inc.
ABOUT ROCK TECH
Rock Tech's vision is to supply the electric vehicle and battery industry with sustainable, locally produced lithium, targeting a 100% recycling rate. To ensure
resilient supply chains, the company plans to build lithium converters at the doorstep of its customers, beginning with the Company's proposed Lithium Hydroxide
Converter in Guben, Brandenburg,
Germany
. The second Converter is planned to be built in
Ontario, Canada
. Rock Tech Lithium plans to source raw material
from its own
Georgia Lake
spodumene project in the Thunder Bay Mining District of
Ontario, Canada
, and procure from other ESG-compliant mines. Ultimately,
Rock Tech's goal is to create a closed-loop lithium production system. Rock Tech has gathered one of the strongest teams in the industry to close the most
pressing gap in the clean mobility story. The Company has adopted strict environmental, social and governance standards and is developing a proprietary refining
process to increase efficiency and sustainability further.
Rock Tech Lithium Inc, 2700-40 Temperance Street, Toronto ON M5H 0B4, CAN.
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Certain statements contained in this news release constitute "forward-looking information" under applicable securities laws and are referred to herein as "forward-
looking statements". All statements, other than statements of historical fact, which address events, results, outcomes or developments that the Company expects
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identify forward-looking statements. In particular, this news release contains forward-looking information pertaining to: ; listing of the Unit Shares on the TSX-V,
including obtaining the final acceptance of the TSX-V; the further negotiations and results thereof with Ronbay; the outcome of the due diligence of Ronbay;
discussions with strategic and financial investors to explore potential opportunities for investments directly at the project level, including the Company's converter
projects in
Germany
and
Canada
and the Georgia Lake Project; and Rock Tech's opinions, beliefs and expectations regarding the Company's business strategy,
development and exploration opportunities and projects, and plans and objectives of management for the Company's operations and properties. Forward-looking
information is based on certain assumptions, estimates, expectations and opinions of the Company and, in certain cases, third party experts, that are believed by
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other things: the satisfaction of the conditions to obtain final acceptance of the TSX-V approval for the listing of the Unit Shares on the TSX-V; the supply and
demand for, deliveries of, and the level and volatility of prices of, feedstock and intermediate and final lithium products; that all required regulatory approvals and
permits can be obtained on the necessary terms in a timely manner; expected growth, performance and business operations; future commodity prices and
exchange rates; prospects, growth opportunities and financing available to the Company; general business and economic conditions; the costs and results of
exploration, development and operating activities; Rock Tech's ability to procure supplies and other equipment necessary for its business; and the accuracy and
reliability of technical data, forecasts, estimates and studies. The foregoing list is not exhaustive of all assumptions which may have been used in developing the
forward-looking information. While Rock Tech considers these assumptions to be reasonable based on information currently available, they may prove to be
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is based. The forward-looking information contained herein is presented for the purposes of assisting readers in understanding Rock Tech's plans, objectives and
goals and is not appropriate for any other purposes.
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