Credit: Electra Battery MaterialsElectra Battery Materials (TSXV: ELBM) has appointed Peter Rawlins as its chief financial officer (CFO) and released its Q2 2026 results. At Electra, Rawlins will succeed David Allen, who returned from retirement earlier this year to serve as interim CFO. The appointment comes as Electra continues development on its battery-grade nickel refinery in the southeastern U.S., and its Ontario cobalt sulfate refinery north of Toronto. The company highlighted the advancement of its Ontario refinery and its $20 million (US$14.37 million) agreement with the Canadian government. The company’s shares rose 3.7% to 85¢ (US$0.61) Wednesday afternoon in Toronto, valuing Electra at about $89.72 million (US$64.45 million).