Aqua Metals rises after MoU with Impossible Metals

** Shares of acid battery recycler Aqua Metals AQMS.O up 4.04% at $3.73 premarket

** Co says it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Impossible Metals

** Both cos will evaluate a new pathway for producing and refining critical minerals used in industries such as electrification, defense and clean energy technologies

** Partnership aims to secure U.S.-based sources of critical minerals like nickel, cobalt, and copper

** As of last close, stock down ~86% YTD