ReElement Technologies Produces Greater than 99.9% Pure Separated Germanium
ReElement Technologies, a subsidiary of American Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:AREC), has achieved a significant technological breakthrough by producing ultra-high-purity germanium (>99.9%) from both recycled materials and ore-based feedstocks. The company has developed commercial protocols to produce germanium with purities ranging from 99.9% to 99.999%, targeting defense and advanced industrial applications.
The company's multi-mineral refining platform demonstrates exceptional versatility and efficiency, positioning ReElement as a key player in establishing an independent critical mineral supply chain. CEO Mark Jensen emphasized the platform's cost-effectiveness in terms of both CapEx and OpEx, highlighting their focus on scaling production at their Marion facility and through global partnerships.
ReElement Technologies, controllata di American Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:AREC), ha raggiunto una significativa svolta tecnologica producendo germanio ad altissima purezza (>99.9%) sia da materiali riciclati sia da materie prime minerarie. L'azienda ha sviluppato protocolli commerciali per ottenere purezze comprese tra 99.9% e 99.999%, rivolte ad applicazioni difensive e industriali avanzate.
La piattaforma di raffinazione multiminerale dell'azienda dimostra grande versatilità ed efficienza, posizionando ReElement come attore chiave nella creazione di una filiera indipendente di minerali critici. Il CEO Mark Jensen ha sottolineato la convenienza economica della tecnologia, sia in termini di CapEx che di OpEx, e ha evidenziato l'obiettivo di aumentare la produzione presso lo stabilimento di Marion e tramite partnership internazionali.
ReElement Technologies, subsidiaria de American Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:AREC), ha logrado un avance tecnológico importante al producir germanio de ultraalta pureza (>99.9%) tanto a partir de materiales reciclados como de materias primas minerales. La compañía ha desarrollado protocolos comerciales para generar purezas que van desde 99.9% hasta 99.999%, orientadas a aplicaciones de defensa e industriales avanzadas.
La plataforma de refinación multimineral de la empresa muestra una notable versatilidad y eficiencia, situando a ReElement como un actor clave para establecer una cadena de suministro independiente de minerales críticos. El CEO Mark Jensen destacó la rentabilidad de la plataforma en términos de CapEx y OpEx, subrayando el enfoque en escalar la producción en la planta de Marion y a través de alianzas globales.
ReElement Technologies는 American Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:AREC)의 자회사로서 재활용 소재와 광석 기반 원료 모두에서 초고순도 게르마늄(>99.9%)을 생산하는 중요한 기술적 성과를 달성했습니다. 회사는 국방 및 첨단 산업용을 겨냥해 99.9%에서 99.999%에 이르는 순도를 상업적으로 생산할 수 있는 프로토콜을 개발했습니다.
회사의 다광물 정제 플랫폼은 탁월한 유연성과 효율성을 보여주며, ReElement를 독립적인 중요 광물 공급망 구축의 핵심 주체로 자리매김하게 합니다. CEO Mark Jensen은 해당 플랫폼이 CapEx와 OpEx 측면에서 비용 효율적임을 강조하며 Marion 시설과 글로벌 파트너십을 통해 생산을 확장하는 데 주력하고 있다고 밝혔습니다.
ReElement Technologies, filiale de American Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:AREC), a réalisé une avancée technologique majeure en produisant du germanium d'ultra-haute pureté (>99.9%) à partir de matériaux recyclés et de matières premières minières. La société a mis au point des protocoles commerciaux pour obtenir des puretés allant de 99.9% à 99.999%, destinées aux applications de défense et aux industries avancées.
La plateforme de raffinage multiminerai de l'entreprise fait preuve d'une grande polyvalence et d'une forte efficacité, positionnant ReElement comme un acteur clé pour établir une chaîne d'approvisionnement indépendante en minéraux critiques. Le PDG Mark Jensen a souligné la rentabilité de la plateforme en termes de CapEx et d'OpEx, en insistant sur l'objectif d'accroître la production sur le site de Marion et via des partenariats mondiaux.
ReElement Technologies, eine Tochtergesellschaft von American Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:AREC), hat einen bedeutenden technologischen Durchbruch erzielt und ultrahochreines Germanium (>99.9%) sowohl aus recycelten Materialien als auch aus Erzrohstoffen hergestellt. Das Unternehmen hat kommerzielle Protokolle entwickelt, um Germanium mit Reinheiten von 99.9% bis 99.999% zu produzieren, mit Fokus auf Verteidigungs- und fortschrittliche Industrieanwendungen.
Die multimineralische Raffinerieplattform des Unternehmens zeigt außergewöhnliche Vielseitigkeit und Effizienz und positioniert ReElement als wichtigen Akteur beim Aufbau einer unabhängigen Lieferkette für kritische Mineralien. CEO Mark Jensen betonte die Kosteneffizienz der Plattform in Bezug auf CapEx und OpEx und hob hervor, dass man die Produktion am Standort Marion und durch globale Partnerschaften hochfahren wolle.
- Successfully developed commercial protocols for ultra-high-purity germanium (>99.9%) production
- Platform demonstrates cost-effectiveness in both CapEx and OpEx
- Versatile technology capable of processing both recycled and ore-based feedstocks
- Positioned to serve growing commercial and defense industry demand
- Production scaling still in development phase
- Strategic relationships and partnerships yet to be formally announced
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ReElement's 99.9% pure germanium production represents a significant technological breakthrough with strong commercial potential in defense and advanced industries.
ReElement Technologies has achieved a noteworthy technical milestone by producing germanium with greater than 99.9% purity from both recycled materials and ore-based feedstocks. This breakthrough positions the company strategically in the high-value critical minerals supply chain, particularly for germanium—an essential element for defense applications, fiber optics, infrared optics, solar cells, and semiconductor manufacturing.
What makes this development particularly significant is the versatility of their refining platform, which can process multiple mineral types from various feedstock sources. The ability to achieve commercial-grade purity levels (99.9%-99.999%) from recycled materials represents a sustainable approach to securing this strategic material. The company's focus on both virgin supply and customer-provided recycled feedstock demonstrates flexibility in sourcing strategies, crucial in a market concerned with supply chain resilience.
Their emphasis on cost-effectiveness in both capital expenditure (CapEx) and operating expenses (OpEx) suggests the technology may offer economic advantages over conventional separation methods, which typically require energy-intensive processes and environmentally problematic chemical treatments. By developing what they describe as the "most cost-effective, versatile, and scalable solution," ReElement appears positioned to address a key bottleneck in domestic critical mineral processing.
With germanium prices historically volatile and supply chains heavily concentrated in a few countries, ReElement's domestic processing capability addresses both national security concerns and commercial opportunities. The company's planned scaling of production at their Marion facility and through global partnerships indicates confidence in market demand and technology readiness.
Successfully achieves high-purity germanium from recycled material and ore-based feedstock through internally developed flow sheet
Targeting defense and advanced industrial partners requiring
Multi-mineral, multi-feedstock refining platform continues to set global benchmarks for versatility and efficiency
FISHERS, IN / ACCESS Newswire / August 11, 2025 / American Resources Corporation's (NASDAQ:AREC) ("American Resources") through its holding in ReElement Technologies Corporation ("ReElement" or "RTC"), a leading U.S. innovator in rare earth element (REE) and critical mineral refining, today announced it has successfully developed commercial protocols to produce ultra-high-purity germanium from both recycled and ore-based feedstocks for commercial and defense applications. The company has achieved greater than
Mark Jensen, CEO of ReElement Technologies commented, "The demand for germanium in both the commercial and defense industries is significant and growing. In recent months, we have received numerous recycled and ore-based feedstocks, which we've leveraged to develop commercial flow sheets aimed at partnering with feedstock providers and customers who need this refined material today. I couldn't be more proud of our team's ability to establish these processing parameters using our industry-leading technology here in the United States. Over the past few years, our focus has been on developing technical flow sheets for a wide range of critical material inputs while scaling our existing production. Our innovative refining platform continues to demonstrate unmatched versatility and efficiency, enabling a truly independent critical mineral supply chain. Over the next year, we will be focused on scaling production not only at our Marion facility but also at partner facilities worldwide through our collaborative, partnership-based model."
Jensen continued, "Importantly, the team has developed these processes with a focus on cost-effectiveness and economic viability. We believe we are the most cost-effective, versatile, and scalable solution on the market today, both in terms of CapEx and OpEx. Our platform reduces the risks associated with deploying midstream processing solutions and helps unlock and catalyze domestic markets. We look forward to sharing more about our strategic relationships in the near future and continuing to work with our global customer base while meeting the critical needs of the U.S. defense industry."
About Germanium in National Defense and Commercial Applications
Germanium is primarily used as a semiconductor material in electronics and as a component in optical devices, particularly for infrared applications. It's also used in fiber optics, solar cells, and as a catalyst.
Semiconductors:
Germanium is a semiconductor, meaning it can conduct electricity under certain conditions. This property makes it crucial for transistors and other electronic components, especially in high-speed and high-frequency applications. While silicon has largely replaced germanium in many electronic devices, it's still used in specific applications like SiGe alloys for integrated circuits.
Infrared Optics:
Germanium is transparent to infrared (IR) radiation, making it ideal for lenses, windows, and other optical components used in IR imaging and sensing, such as night vision equipment and thermal imaging devices.
Fiber Optics:
Germanium is used to dope optical fibers, improving their performance in transmitting data and light signals.
Solar Cells:
Germanium's properties make it suitable as a substrate material in solar cells, particularly in multi-junction solar cells, where it is often combined with other materials like silicon.
Catalysts:
Germanium compounds are used as catalysts in the production of plastics and other materials.
ReElement's Technological Edge: Chromatographic Separation and Purification
ReElement employs continuous chromatography, a breakthrough in rare earth separation and purification that delivers:
Aqueous Chemistry - Eliminates the need for toxic and hazardous organic solvents, making the process safer and more environmentally friendly.
Lower Capital Expenditures - A few chromatography units can replace hundreds or even thousands of mixer-settlers to achieve the same throughput and product requirements.
High Versatility - An intrinsic-parameter-based design and predictive simulation tools allow for rapid, adaptable refining across various feedstocks and production scales.
Modular and Scalable Capacity - Easily expands processing volumes in alignment with growing feedstock availability.
Localized Processing - Reduces the need for raw ore transportation across the globe, strengthening supply chain security and efficiency.
ReElement's refining platform - originally developed by Purdue University for pharmaceutical purification - has been engineered to separate rare earths and critical minerals with exceptional efficiency, scalability, and purity. Their patented, programmable platform handles multiple feedstocks and minerals, enabling rapid modular deployment across locations and resource types. Unlike legacy solvent extraction methods, it uses far fewer chemicals, requires less space, and generates minimal waste - making it faster to permit and simpler to co-locate near feedstock or end-use customers. This breakthrough eliminates a major chokepoint in global critical mineral supply chains, which has been dominated by single-source processing, no longer tenable as the U.S. must forge critical mineral supply chain independence, both through refining in the U.S. and in partnership with allies abroad - while also creating a true circular life-cycle solution.
Learn more about ReElement Technologies' process and technology here - Video.
About ReElement Technologies Corporation
ReElement Technologies Corporation is a leading provider of high-performance refining capacity for rare earth and critical battery elements. Its multi-mineral, multi-feedstock platform technology focuses on the refining of recycled material from rare earth permanent magnets and lithium-ion batteries, concentrated ores and brines, as well as coal-based waste streams and byproducts to create a cost effective and environmentally-safe, circular supply chain. ReElement has developed its innovative and scalable "Powered by ReElement" process which collaboratively utilizes its exclusively licensed intellectual property within its partners' material processing flow sheets to more efficiently support the global supply chain's growing demand for magnet and battery-grade products. For more information visit reelementtech.com or connect with the Company on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
About American Resources Corporation (NASDAQ: AREC)
American Resources Corporation is a leader in the critical mineral supply chain, developing innovative solutions both upstream and downstream of the refining process. The company and its affiliates focus on the extraction and processing of metallurgical carbon and iron ore, essential ingredients in steelmaking, as well as critical and rare earth minerals for the electrification market and recycled metals.
Leveraging its affiliation and former parent status of ReElement Technologies Corporation, a leading provider of high-performance refining capacity for rare earth and critical battery elements, American Resources is investing in and developing efficient upstream and downstream critical mineral operations. These operations include mining interests in conventional and unconventional sources, recycling, and manufacturing.
American Resources has established a nimble, low-cost business model centered on growth, which provides a significant opportunity to scale its portfolio of assets to meet the growing global infrastructure and electrification markets while also continuing to acquire operations and significantly reduce their legacy industry risks. Its streamlined and efficient operations are able to maximize margins while reducing costs. For more information visit americanresourcescorp.com or connect with the Company on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
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