ALAMEDA, Calif., March 27, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aqua Metals, Inc. (NASDAQ:AQMS) (“Aqua Metals” or the “Company”), which is proceeding to commercialize a non-polluting electrochemical lead recycling technology called AquaRefining™, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved and is implementing a plan to transition Dr. Stephen Clarke from his current position as President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board. In late 2017, Aqua Metals engaged a recognized executive search firm and corporate governance consultant for advice and assistance on board compositional matters and corporate governance best practices. In February 2018, Aqua Metals authorized such firm to conduct a comprehensive search for a successor CEO, which has been ongoing since such time.